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Friday, July 10, 1998 Published at 13:33 GMT 14:33 UK


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Fortune at stake in Brazil bet

Florist Adrian Fitzpatrick puts his knowledge down to dealing in the flower market


The BBC's Jane O'Brien meets a man who can afford to relax
A Midlands florist will be watching the World Cup final with avid interest. He stands to win more than £500,000 if Brazil retain their title.

Adrian Fitzpatrick, who lives in Solihull, bet on Arsenal topping the Premiership and Brazil wining the World Cup.


[ image: Adrian will be hoping Brazil can repeat their 1994 victory]
Adrian will be hoping Brazil can repeat their 1994 victory
If Brazil beat France on Sunday then Adrian will pull off one of the biggest football betting coups in history.

Earlier this year Adrian bet £18,000 on the double and he stands to land £544,500 if the South Americans win the World Cup title again.

Adrian puts his luck down to intelligence gathered while buying flowers.

He said: "It's inside information if you like.

"Having had experience of buying flowers from all over the world, South America and Europe, I'm getting inside information from the suppliers. They tell me what's happening with their football sides.


[ image: Adrian will be cheering on Brazil on Sunday]
Adrian will be cheering on Brazil on Sunday
"I know about a year in advance what is happening with their national sides of each country throughout the world."

If Brazil do come up smelling of roses, it will also be the second time for Adrian.

He collected £395,000 by backing them in the tournament in 1994.

Adrian also has a side bet on France so either way he will be a winner.



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