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Bluey | 25/1 |
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Karamoja | 40/1 |
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Mystical Goddess | 66/1 |
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Brendas Asking | 80/1 |
Disco Dancer | 100/1 |
Kitty Foyle | 100/1 |
Lagertha | 100/1 |
Kimy | 150/1 |
Queenie St Clair | 150/1 |
Mares' Novices Hurdle: | |||
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Date | Time | Distance | Type |
Thurs 13/03/2025 | 13:20 | 2m 1f | Hurdle |
Introduced to the festival scene in 2016, the Mares’ Novices Hurdle is a Grade 2 event for novice mares at Cheltenham. Covering a distance of 2 miles and 1 furlong on the Old Course, it welcomes mares aged four and above. Despite being newer, it has swiftly become a staple in the festival roster.
The Mares’ Novices Hurdle entails 8 hurdles and has seen some distinguished mares triumph, including Epatante and Roksana.
Featuring prominently in the National Hunt calendar, the Mares’ Novices Hurdle brings together some of the finest up-and-coming mares. It's a pivotal stage for those keen to shine as future stars.
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2023 Tips [expired]
Following Constitution Hill, punters and pundits alike have singled out Nicky Henderson’s Luccia as their 'reserve' banker of the meet. If Henderson had even considered running her in the Supreme Novices Hurdle, then she must be quite exceptional and likely has a strong chance as a favorite in the 2m1f Jack De Bromhead Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle.After a commanding win in the Listed Novices’ Hurdle at Exeter, making it two wins out of two this season, this five-year-old mare seems destined for greatness and may very well overpower her female peers in this race.
For those hunting for a dark horse, Jamie Snowden’s You Wear It Well could be the pick. She recently claimed victory in the Grade 2 Jayne Seymour Mares’ hurdle and boasts the most impressive form among her peers.
Mares Novices’ Hurdle Ante-Post Tips - 2022 Cheltenham Festival - Analysis by Andrew Blair White
2022 Tips [expired]
In the current situation, I'm focusing on the Mares Novice Hurdle . It's not traditionally marked as one of the top races for ante-post strategies, especially since Willie Mullins commands such dominance here and is likely to field four or five contenders in this particular race. Therefore, discerning which horse stands out in the Mullins lineup becomes imperative, and which might be underestimated compared to popular choices like Glens of Antrim and Grangee.
I believe I've pinpointed a mare that is somewhat flying under the radar with a general price tag of 25/1, and that's the much-discussed Brandy Love . She is aiming to revitalize her career after a setback at last year's Dublin Racing Festival. Coming into Willie Mullins' stable with an impressive Point-to-Point win under her belt when trained by Colin Bowe, she was a high-value purchase by the Grech family. Beginning her career with a bumper at Fairyhouse, she put on a impressive show by defeating PresentingNewYork, trained by Gavin Cromwell. Her effortless victory that day sparked significant praise from her trainer and saw several regarding her as an outside contender for the Champion Bumper.
Her next appearance was reserved for the Grade 2 Mares Bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival as the odds-on pick alongside Patrick Mullins' selection. Despite her strong start, she couldn't pick up the pace when it counted and finished third. The race has since produced substantial milestone achievements for others, with Grangee and Party Central both earning Graded titles. Party Central has additionally claimed a hurdle win this year, affirming the race's competitive nature.
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