Alan Brazil is a cult hero of the Cheltenham Pageant, however that could possibly be about to alter this yr.
That is if rumours of a Guinness scarcity on the occasion are to be believed, with the talkSPORT host threatening drastic motion.
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With only a month to go till the long-lasting competition kicks off, there was rising concern that provides of the well-known ‘black stuff’ may run dry.
This comes after studies of pubs being rationed and a few working out fully on the finish of 2024, sparking fears that Cheltenham could possibly be affected.
The drink is massively in style on the four-day occasion, with greater than 265,000 pints of Guinness being consumed final yr.
That is sufficient to fill three Olympic swimming swimming pools.
And if there’s one one that has loved their fair proportion of that gargantuan quantity, then it is broadcasting legend Brazil.
The host was a no-show for talkSPORT Breakfast on the competition’s last day final yr, earlier than ultimately being discovered two days later within the competition’s well-known Guinness Village.
When requested what his response can be if his favorite tipple had been to be lacking in 2025, Brazil was clear: “We do not go!”
The Scot then warned {that a} Guinness drought would spark devastation amongst spectators.
Livid, he continued: “Followers would go ballistic, the cost at 10:30am when the gates open, they’d be in mourning!”
“There must be Guinness at Cheltenham! Ridiculous!”
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And Brazil actually has a degree, with Guinness exploding in recognition in recent times by way of social media hype and its sponsorship with main sporting occasions, such because the Six Nations and now the Premier League.
A lot so, in reality, that the Irish stout ranked because the best-selling pint in British pubs in 2023.
Luckily for Brazil and the 280,000 anticipated spectators, their worst fears are unlikely to return true.
The Solar has reported that key occasions, together with Cheltenham, are ring-fenced by suppliers to make sure there’s all the time sufficient obtainable.
It’ll come at a value nevertheless, with a pint of the in-demand tipple set for a 30p improve on 2024 costs, rising to £7.80.
However that is unlikely to hassle Brazil, who admitted his two-day absence on the finish of final yr’s competition had been brought on by him being too busy having fun with his favorite drink.
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Explaining his Cheltenham whereabouts, Brazil mentioned: “Properly I’m all the time within the nook of the Guinness Village tent, all the time! It’s unbelievable.
“So many individuals come by yr after yr. It’s the world cup of nationwide racing. It is fantastic, I’ve now obtained to perform a little little bit of company hospitality.
“However the Guinness, in that nook. I will be there on a regular basis!”
And it now seems Brazil will be capable of make much more blissful recollections at Cheltenham this yr.
The competition, which is seen as the top of the bounce racing season, begins on Tuesday, March 11, with Gold Cup day set for Friday as ordinary.
Paul Townend has gained the earlier two on the Willie Mullins-trained Galopin Des Champs.
The trio shall be aiming to make it three wins in a row, with the final horse to realize that feat being Greatest Mate in 2004.
The prize cash for the race is £625,000, with £351,687 going to the winner.