‘Bookies have blatantly got it wrong, the prices will switch’, say confused punters ahead of huge weekend showdown

PUNTERS are convinced they have spotted a clanger from the bookies ahead of a huge weekend showdown.

Horse racing superstars Teahupoo and Lossiemouth will lock horns in a 2m 4f humdinger at Fairyhouse in Ireland on Sunday.

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It will pit the Cheltenham Stayers Hurdle champ against the Mares Hurdle winner.

Teahupoo has opened up at 4-6 in the betting market, with Lossiemouth at 6-4.

But in light of the favourite giving away 7lbs in weight and concerns over the ground, many are convinced the market is all wrong.

One posted on X: "Bookies blatantly have that wrong! If it’s not heavy ground Teahupoo has no chance.

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Ashington Dave wrote: "Will be interesting, Lossiemouth for me, not convinced Teahupoo is the real deal… this is a good test."

Another added: "Only one winner there and that’s Lossiemouth", while Paul Milner wrote: ";She might have a bit too much speed for him."

George Parrish posted: "Over 2m4f id have to side with Lossiemouth, especially at the prices."

And Lawrence Watson is convinced of the outcome, adding: "Lossiemouth for me all day long. Will even venture and say by 5 lengths."

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There are only four entries for the Bar One Hatton's Grace Hurdle, with outsiders Beacon Edge, around a 25-1 shot, and Maxxum at 100-1, completing the field.

That will mean Irish trainer Gordon Elliott will have three of the four horses in the race - but Lossiemouth, trained by the legendary Willie Mullins, was unbeaten in four starts last term.

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