Bookies' fear as punters pile on De Loire in Ebor

THE bookies fear another Willie Mullins-inspired payout if favourite Hipop De Loire wins tomorrow's Sky Bet Ebor Handicap.

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The Closutton trainer, who also runs 6-1 second choice Ethical Diamond, captured the historic race with Absurde two years ago and William Hill have "notable liabilities" on eight-year-old Hipop De Loire, who has been gambled down to 11-4 market leader.