Cheltenham Festival is one of the biggest events in the racing calendar but, as well as the prize money, it seems tips can also be a huge draw for some workers
One of the biggest events on the racing calendar is Cheltenham Festival.
Alongside being a mega event for horse racing fans, the four-day festival often overlaps with St Patrick’s Day – that’s why it tends to be a hit with Irish punters. It’s an absolute crowd-puller for sports lovers, with its prize money ranking second only to the Grand National.
However, it appears you don’t need to rely on luck to come out on top financially at the racecourse. A woman recently opened up on TikTok about how working at the festival can become a real moneymaker, and she didn’t shy away from showing off her cash haul.
Martha Lily shared the surprisingly hefty sum you could bag in tips simply by serving shots at the festival, leaving viewers gobsmacked. Over footage of herself, she wrote: “Why would you want to be a shot girl when it’s Cheltenham Races?”
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In her video, Martha reveals that the festival has been a goldmine for her, significantly boosting her holiday fund. In the caption, she added: “We’ve got Marbs to pay for.”
In the video, she’s seen gripping wads of cash, juggling loads of £20 and £5 notes. Her confession has garnered a lot of interest, with the clip racking up over 10,000 views.
One user reminisced: “I worked in the toilets cleaning here when I was a teenager. The tips were amazing – I could have comfortably lived on them alone.”
One curious social media user quipped: “Omg – do they have shot girls there?” Another asked: “Where do I sign up? I have bar experience.”
Her profile reveals that she’s worked for a UK company that recruits shot sellers for various events and venues nationwide. At the Cheltenham Festival, it seems she hit the jackpot with generous tips.
Today (Friday, March 14) signals the grand finale of the Cheltenham Festival with Gold Cup Day wrapping up the festivities for this year.
Seasoned festival-goers claim there’s never a dull moment at the event but, for newbies out there, the top tip is to either dive into the opening day buzz on Tuesday or join the climactic last day to fully embrace the festival spirit.
