Wealth of support for Mullins suspends betting market

Willie Mullins: hit a low of 1-5 before BoyleSports suspended their marketCredit: Edward Whitaker

BoyleSports yesterday took the unusual step of suspending betting on the Irish jump trainers' title after reporting they had been "bombarded" with bets on reigning champion Willie Mullins retaining the title.

Paddy Power also reported significant support for Mullins, who last night was 1-4 (from 4-9) with the firm.

Mullins, who last month lost 60 horses owned by Gigginstown House Stud after a dispute over an increase in training fees, was 8-15 with BoyleSports yesterday morning.

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Tony O'HehirRacing Post Reporter

Published on 11 October 2016inNews

Last updated 17:11, 11 October 2016

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