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Scotsman
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Teen wins £85k Land Rover Defender with 18p prize draw ticket
Ciaron Goldingay had just finished work when BOTB presenter Christian Williams turned up to hand him the keys to a new car | BOTB This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Tamworth teen Ciaron Goldingay has won a brand new £85k Land Rover Defender Carpathian—after buying a prize draw ticket for just 18p, two weeks into learning to drive. His reaction was priceless when BOTB surprised him at home. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A warehouse worker who has only had a provisional driving licence for two weeks has just won an £85,000 Land Rover after buying a prize draw ticket for 18p. Ciaron Goldingay, from Tamworth, entered a competition with the dream car giveaway company BOTB and was stunned to find out he was the winner. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 18-year-old had just finished a shift when BOTB presenter Christian Williams surprised him at his house, joined by his mum and brother, who had secretly helped plan the big reveal. Christian led him outside to show him the special edition Land Rover Defender Carpathian, which has a huge V8 engine and a special bodykit. Ciaron said: "It's unreal, I can't believe it, I'm starstruck and it's blown my mind. It feels like a dream.' Ciaron celebrates his life-changing win | BOTB The Defender Carpathian Edition is known for its distinctive matte finish, aggressive styling and upgraded off-road performance - a vehicle built to turn heads and tackle any terrain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I love everything about the car – from how it sounds to how it looks,' Ciaron said. 'I saw it online and thought I'd give it a go – it's an absolute beast.' Although he was tempted by the cash alternative, Ciaron ultimately couldn't resist the appeal of the Defender and is now considering using the car as motivation to continue learning to drive. Ciaron is considering keeping the car, rather than pocketing a cash alternative | BOTB Christian said: 'Ciaron was absolutely speechless – and you could tell how much the win meant to him. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With this being his first ever car, it doesn't get much better than a Defender Carpathian. 'Whether he takes the car or the cash, it's truly a life-changing win. Having his mum and brother involved in the surprise made it all the more special.' To find out more, click here.
Scotsman
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Teen wins £85k Land Rover Defender with 18p prize draw ticket
Ciaron Goldingay had just finished work when BOTB presenter Christian Williams turned up to hand him the keys to a new car | BOTB This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Tamworth teen Ciaron Goldingay has won a brand new £85k Land Rover Defender Carpathian—after buying a prize draw ticket for just 18p, two weeks into learning to drive. His reaction was priceless when BOTB surprised him at home. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A warehouse worker who has only had a provisional driving licence for two weeks has just won an £85,000 Land Rover after buying a prize draw ticket for 18p. Ciaron Goldingay, from Tamworth, entered a competition with the dream car giveaway company BOTB and was stunned to find out he was the winner. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 18-year-old had just finished a shift when BOTB presenter Christian Williams surprised him at his house, joined by his mum and brother, who had secretly helped plan the big reveal. Christian led him outside to show him the special edition Land Rover Defender Carpathian, which has a huge V8 engine and a special bodykit. Ciaron said: "It's unreal, I can't believe it, I'm starstruck and it's blown my mind. It feels like a dream.' Ciaron celebrates his life-changing win | BOTB The Defender Carpathian Edition is known for its distinctive matte finish, aggressive styling and upgraded off-road performance - a vehicle built to turn heads and tackle any terrain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I love everything about the car – from how it sounds to how it looks,' Ciaron said. 'I saw it online and thought I'd give it a go – it's an absolute beast.' Although he was tempted by the cash alternative, Ciaron ultimately couldn't resist the appeal of the Defender and is now considering using the car as motivation to continue learning to drive. Ciaron is considering keeping the car, rather than pocketing a cash alternative | BOTB Christian said: 'Ciaron was absolutely speechless – and you could tell how much the win meant to him. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With this being his first ever car, it doesn't get much better than a Defender Carpathian. 'Whether he takes the car or the cash, it's truly a life-changing win. Having his mum and brother involved in the surprise made it all the more special.'
News.com.au
25-04-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
All Pink to show her true colours at The Valley
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr wouldn't want a repeat of All Pink's last outing at The Valley on Saturday. The result was not the issue. All Pink bolted in when resuming at Terang on April 13. All Pink's behaviour before the race was the problem. It left the trainers wondering whether weeks of work preparing the filly to resume would be in vain. All Pink had four jumpouts to prepare her for her racetrack return but the two-year-old still had a trick in the bag for race day. 'Mick and I thought she was $1.01 to be scratched because she got her leg up in the gates and was in there for a long time,' Kent Jr said. 'They took about two minutes to unload her but miraculously they got her back in. 'Thank God they did because she rode a hot speed and won by 4.75 lengths. 'To have that go wrong, ride a hot speed and win by 4.75 lengths, it was a good effort.' Kent Jr said the stable was delighted with All Pink's progress since her Terang run. 'We couldn't be happier with our girl and I thought she was really tough on debut,' Kent Jr said. 'It looks a nice opportunity for her but they don't give away two-year-old races in town. However, Kent noted All Pink faced a tricky assignment in the Evergreen Turf Handicap (1000m) at The Valley. Scratchings have left a field of four to race for $150,000 in prizemoney but Kent Jr said each of All Pink's rivals presented a challenge for his charge. 'I think Saluted is very smart. I've seen her trial a number of times at Cranbourne and she's very sharp,' Kent Jr said. 'She will be suited coming back to 1000m and I know they do fancy Ciaron's debutant Tetsu Belle. 'She'll be the one sitting off and chiming in late and Alzaro has trialled well.' All Pink is the $2.40 favourite in the revamped market on the race following the scratchings. Saluted is at $2.80 ahead of the Maher-trained pair Tetsu Belle and Alzaro at $3.80 and $8.50 respectively.
