Savings massacre as huge building society to make big change 92 accounts in DAYS
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NOT SO SAVVY Savings massacre as huge building society to make big change 92 accounts in DAYS
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A HUGE building society to make a big change to a number of accounts in DAYS.
Skipton Building Society said that from June 9 a total of 92 types of savings accounts will have its interest lowered.
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The building society has said it will lower rates on a number of its savings accounts
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The moves comes after rate-setters on the BoE's Monetary Policy Committee cut the base rate from 4.5% to 4.25%.
This was the fourth interest rate cut since 2020.
The base rate is used by lenders to determine the interest rates offered to customers on savings and borrowing costs.
A base rate cut can mean that mortgage rates are lowered, which is good news for homeowners.
But it can mean that savers lose out as the interest they earn on savings will drop
As the base rate falls, some savings providers, including Skipton have chosen to lower the interest rates on some savings accounts.
Some 89 savings accounts provided by the bank will have interest rates lowered.
That includes it's Easy Access Saver account which will see the interest lowered from 3.05% AER to 2.80% from next month.
AER, or Annual Equivalent Rate, is used to show you what you could earn from a savings account over a year.
It's Retirement Saver will also see interest lowed from 2.80% to 2.55%.
Skipton free ISA buns
Meanwhile it's Children's Saver will be decreased 3.05% to 2.80% AET
You can see the full list from below:
Branch Cash ISA / Online Cash ISA (Issue 1-3): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Branch Cash ISA Plus (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER. Branch Cash ISA Saver (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.85% AER (2.81% monthly) to 2.60% AER (2.57% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.85% AER (2.81% monthly) to 2.60% AER (2.57% monthly). Branch Cash ISA Saver (Issue 2): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Branch Cash ISA Saver (Issue 3): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Branch Cash ISA Saver (Issue 4): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Branch Cash ISA Saver (Issue 5): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Branch Cash ISA Saver (Issue 6): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Branch Cash ISA Saver (Issue 24): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 2): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 3): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 4): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 5): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 6): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 7): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 8): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 9): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 10): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 11): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 12): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 13): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 14): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 15): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 16): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 17): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 18): Rates are decreasing from 2.85% AER (2.81% monthly) to 2.60% AER (2.57% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.85% AER (2.81% monthly) to 2.60% AER (2.57% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 19): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 20): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 21): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 22): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 23): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Cash ISA Saver (Issue 24): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER (3.01% monthly) to 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly). Cash Lifetime ISA (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. Cash Lifetime ISA (Issue 2): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. Cash Lifetime ISA (Issue 3): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. Cash Lifetime ISA (Issue 4): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. Cash Lifetime ISA (Issue 5): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. Cash Lifetime ISA (Issue 6): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. Cash Lifetime ISA (Issue 7): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. Cash Lifetime ISA (Issue 8): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. "Without Bonus" Rates: Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER to 2.80% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER to 2.80% AER. "With Bonus" Rates: Rates are decreasing from a range of 3.70%-4.75% AER to 3.45%-4.50% AER.
Rates are decreasing from a range of 3.70%-4.75% AER to 3.45%-4.50% AER. 30 Day Notice Account (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. 60 Day Notice Account (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 3.35% AER to 3.10% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.35% AER to 3.10% AER. 90 Day Notice Account (Issue 1-8): Rates are decreasing from 3.00% AER to 2.75% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.00% AER to 2.75% AER. 120 Day Notice Account (Issue 1-15): Rates are decreasing from a range of 3.15%-3.35% AER to 2.90%-3.10% AER.
Rates are decreasing from a range of 3.15%-3.35% AER to 2.90%-3.10% AER. Cash ISA (ex. Holmesdale) - 30 Day Notice (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. Cash ISA 90 (ex. Holmesdale) (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.95% AER to 2.70% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.95% AER to 2.70% AER. Cash ISA 90 (ex. Holmesdale) (Issue 2): Rates are decreasing from 2.95% AER to 2.70% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.95% AER to 2.70% AER. Charities Notice (ex. Holmesdale) - 60 Day Notice (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.90% AER to 2.65% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.90% AER to 2.65% AER. Holmesdale 30 (ex. Holmesdale) (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER (2.76% monthly) to 2.55% AER (2.52% monthly). Holmesdale Business 60 (ex. Holmesdale) (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.90% AER to 2.65% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.90% AER to 2.65% AER. Holmesdale Business 60 Share (ex. Holmesdale) (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.90% AER to 2.65% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.90% AER to 2.65% AER. Holmesdale Business 90 (ex. Holmesdale) (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 3.00% AER to 2.75% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.00% AER to 2.75% AER. Holmesdale Business 90 Share (ex. Holmesdale) (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 3.00% AER to 2.75% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.00% AER to 2.75% AER. Save 35 (ex. Holmesdale) (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. Save 60 (ex. Holmesdale) (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.90% AER to 2.65% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.90% AER to 2.65% AER. Quadruple Access Cash ISA Saver (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 4.35% AER to 4.10% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.35% AER to 4.10% AER. Branch Quadruple Access Cash ISA Saver (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 4.35% AER to 4.10% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.35% AER to 4.10% AER. Double Access Saver (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER. Branch Double Access Saver (Issue 2): Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER. Branch Double Access Saver (Issue 3): Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER. Limited Access Saver (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER. Limited Access Saver (Issue 2): Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER. Single Access Saver (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER. Branch Single Access Saver (Issue 2): Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER. Branch Single Access Saver (Issue 3): Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER. Branch Single Access Saver (Issue 4): Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER. Branch Single Access Saver (Issue 5): Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER. Branch Single Access Saver (Issue 6): Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER. Branch Single Access Saver (Issue 7): Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.15% AER to 3.90% AER. Triple Access Saver (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly). Branch Triple Access Saver (Issue 2): Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly). Branch Triple Access Saver (Issue 3): Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly). Branch Triple Access Saver (Issue 4): Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly). Branch Triple Access Saver (Issue 5): Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly). Branch Triple Access Saver (Issue 6): Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly). Branch Triple Access Saver (Issue 7): Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly). Online Triple Access Saver (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly).
Rates are decreasing from 3.25% AER (3.20% monthly) to 3.00% AER (2.96% monthly). Home Deposit Saver (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 4.56% AER to 4.31% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.56% AER to 4.31% AER. Home Deposit Saver (Issue 2): Rates are decreasing from 4.56% AER to 4.31% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.56% AER to 4.31% AER. Branch Home Deposit Saver (Issue 3): Rates are decreasing from 4.56% AER to 4.31% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.56% AER to 4.31% AER. Branch Home Deposit Saver (Issue 4): Rates are decreasing from 4.56% AER to 4.31% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.56% AER to 4.31% AER. Child Trust Fund: Rates are decreasing from 4.00% AER to 3.75% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.00% AER to 3.75% AER. Junior Cash ISA: Rates are decreasing from 4.00% AER to 3.75% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.00% AER to 3.75% AER. Junior Cash ISA (ex. Holmesdale): Rates are decreasing from 4.00% AER to 3.75% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 4.00% AER to 3.75% AER. Children's Saver: Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER to 2.80% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER to 2.80% AER. Children's Trust Saver: Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER to 2.80% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER to 2.80% AER. Leap Account (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 2.80% AER to 2.55% AER. Leap Account (Issue 3): Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER to 2.80% AER.
Rates are decreasing from 3.05% AER to 2.80% AER. Young Saver (ex. Holmesdale) (Issue 1): Rates are decreasing from 4.00% AER to 3.75% AER.
If you are not happy with the change, it is always worth looking at other providers to see if you can get a better deal.
Websites such as MoneyFacts share the best offers on the market for savings and other types of bank accounts.
Sally Conway, Savings Expert at Shawbrook Bank said that while savers may feel the pinch, this "doesn't mean it's time to settle for less".
"In fact, with rates lowering across the board, now more than ever it pays to look beyond the high street. Specialist providers often offer some of the best rates available yet remain one of the best kept secrets in savings."
She added: "Now's the time to be proactive. Don't let your savings get left behind – explore your options and make sure your money's working harder, especially when inflation is still a concern.'
OTHER BANKING CHANGES
Skipton is not alone in it's decision to lower interest rates on some of its deals.
Leeds Building Society said it will lower the interest on 58 of its saving accounts.
That includes its Five Access Saver which will have its interest rates lowered from 3.77% AER to 3.55% come June 27.
Elsewhere, Monzo said it would lower the intertest on its Personal Instant Access Savings Pots from from 3.50% AER to 3.25% AER.
The bank said it would make the changes automatically on May 27 2025.
Elsewhere, Barclays, Nationwide and Lloyds have all confirmed their customers on standard variable rate (SVR) and tracker mortgages will benefit due to the rate cut.
Barclays confirmed all its mortgage products that track the base rate will decrease by 0.25%.
Existing customers will see their rates change from June 1.
Barclays' standard variable rate mortgage is 3.49% above the base rate.
It currently stands at 7.99%, but following today's announcement it will drop to 7.74% on June 1.
Nationwide customers will also see interest rate reductions of 0.25%.
Those on standard variable rate mortgages will start getting their new rate on June 1.
It will drop from 7.24% to 6.99%.Tracker mortgages will also reduce on June 1.
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'This was what made me think - wouldn't it be great if there was someone who could do all of this for me and take away the hassle of this mishap while I am on my dream holiday. Top 10 most popular requests from National Lottery winners AMANDA Herrera runs a specialist concierge service The Fixer which helps National Lottery millionaires and high net worth individuals splash their cash, shared the most common requests... VIP tickets to see their favourite football team around the world Splashing out on a family world cruise Hiring a private jet to transport family and even pets abroad Treating the family to a Christmas trip to Lapland Purchasing designer handbags Investing in designer watches Securing concert/gig box tickets and VIP meet and greet with their favourite music bands Flying business class Planning a luxurious family party Buying a box at their favourite football club 'Something like this could so easily happen to anyone. 'Not only this but having someone to help arrange my holiday for me was something that I thought pretty much anyone in the world would appreciate - particularly people with more money than most who might have more on their to-do list to organise. 'All this leading to me really having the best job in the world. I love helping and supporting people.' Many of these people are just so overwhelmed with excitement at the prospect of what their new life now means - they simply don't know where to start and what to do with their new-found fortunes and this is where we can step in Amanda Herrera Andy Carter, Senior Winners Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has paid an accumulation of billions to the lucky winners of The National Lottery. He said, 'Wow it's an incredibly exciting time for EuroMillions players - with a jackpot of £208M up for grabs tomorrow tonight, the lucky winner could find themselves richer than some of the stars The Fixer might arrange a meet and greet with. 'The Champagne is ready and waiting on ice - and what better way to navigate your way around your new found fortune than with a specialist concierge service who can advise and guide you. 'Even your bespoke dreams can come true.'
Scottish Sun
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Storm brews at Epsom over the 150-1 Derby outsider and his genius owner who wins millions with bargain horses
He is one of the sharpest operators in the game AL THE RAGE Storm brews at Epsom over the 150-1 Derby outsider and his genius owner who wins millions with bargain horses Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THERE is a storm brewing at Epsom - and not just with the weather. While the rain is set to pour on the Downs - and thunder and hail are forecast - there could be a tornado on the track. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Super shrewd owner Ahmad Al Shaikh has won a fortune from his bargain runners in the Derby - and he has another 150-1 outsider primed to strike this year Credit: PA Al Wasl Storm is the 150-1 outsider bookies are giving no hope in hell of winning the world's most prestigious Flat race. But his owner Ahmad Al Shaikh, a Dubai businessman who loves staying horses, knows exactly what it takes to plunder huge cheques with bargain basement horses. And he's done it loads before in the Derby. Hoo Ya Mal was a 150-1 runner-up in 2022 - his valiant second securing his owner a cheque for £350,000 before he sold him to Australia for £1.2million. A blinding bit of business as the horse has never bettered that second-place finish. Khalifa Sat was second two years before that at whopping odds of 50-1, landing Al Shaikh a cheque for just north of £100,000. When 25-1 Deira Mile and 50-1 Sayedaty Sadaty were fourth and fifth respectively last year, the gravelly-voiced Al Shaikh left Epsom a staggering £125,000 better off. In a world where horses are routinely sold for seven figures, Al Shaikh refuses to ever spend more than £80,000 - even though he and his Green Team operation have combined to win over £1m in recent years. For every purchase, he goes through their pedigrees himself (paying particular attention to the third dam) making sure they match what he likes. Which brings us back to Al Wasl Storm. Trained by Owen Burrows, the three-year-old colt was bought for just £5,900 at the sales in November 2022. He was dead last on debut at Newbury in April then came second to fellow Derby runner Rogue Impact at Lingfield. His last run was his best, winning over the 1m4f Derby trip at Chester and staying on well to the line. The £20,616 Al Shaikh, under the Green Team banner, pocketed there was nice. But it's an amazing £900,000 for winning the Derby - and the potential in stud fees as a result is practically unlimited. As an example, former Derby winner Galileo was rumoured to charge £600,000 a cover at stud before he died. So while the likes of Aidan O'Brien's Delacroix and Charlie Appleby's Ruling Court head the market, if you fancy one at a price keep looking further and further down the racecard. All the way to 150-1, where you find Al Wasl Storm. History shows he is bound to outrun his odds. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
