Who says the racing world can’t come with a side of drama? Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary is not just taking on the Cheltenham Festival with his hope, Brighterdaysahead, but he’s also had a spicy spat with none other than Elon Musk!
It all kicked off when O’Leary showed the door to Musk’s Starlink WiFi for his fleet, and Musk wasn’t too chuffed. The tech billionaire hit back, calling O’Leary “an utter idiot” and even hinted at buying Ryanair. Not one to back down, O’Leary laughed it off, saying, “Insult me all day if it boosts Ryanair sales!” He was quick to remind Musk that EU laws make such a takeover tricky.
As for Cheltenham, O’Leary aims for victory with the talented Gordon Elliott-trained mare taking on the prestigious Champions Hurdle. And that’s not all; his stable’s got more talent lined up with Ballyfad and Storm Heart making their bids during the festival week.
Whether it’s the course or the business arena, O’Leary is ready to take on all challengers. Here’s to thrilling races and cheeky banter between billionaires! 🏇✨
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