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| Grade 1, Cheltenham 15:20 £120,000 guaranteed, 4yo plus, 2m 3f 200y, Class 1  |
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Some of the possible contenders:
Brighterdaysahead
Trained by Gordon Elliott, this 6-year-old mare has had a phenomenal season with significant wins, including a remarkable 30-length victory at Leopardstown. She is considered a strong contender for the Mares' Hurdle.
A demolition job by Brighterdaysahead in the Grade 1 Nevills Hotel Hurdle at @LeopardstownRC . She’s now a general 4/1 for the Champion Hurdle.
— RaceiQ (@Race_iQ) December 29, 2024
☀ Winning distance: 30 lengths
☀ Top speed: 34.56mph
☀ Jump Index score: 8.5
☀ Lengths gained jumping: 6.34
☀ FSP: 98.34% pic.twitter.com/m2ZZZBookB
Lossiemouth
A 6-year-old mare from Willie Mullins' yard, Lossiemouth is a formidable competitor. Despite an underwhelming performance at Kempton, she is expected to be a strong contender at Cheltenham.
Gala Marceau
Also hailing from Willie Mullins' stable, this 6-year-old mare has demonstrated potential with notable performances, making her a possible contender for the race.
Dysart Enos
A 7-year-old mare trained by Fergal O'Brien, Dysart Enos has shown promise with previous wins and is expected to be among the entries for the Mares' Hurdle.
Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle
(For The David Nicholson Mares’ Trophy
)
£120,000 guaranteed, 4yo plus, 2m 3f 200y, Class 1
24 entries
Going:
NO. FORM HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER JOCKEY
1 F56911 All The Glory 8 11-5 Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2 21-111 Brighterdaysahead 6 11-5 Gordon Elliott
3 21-1P4 Casa No Mento 7 11-5 Nigel Twiston-Davies
4 111-37 Dysart Enos 7 11-5 Fergal O'Brien
5 3-1333 Feet Of A Dancer 6 11-5 Paul Nolan
6 1336-2 Gala Marceau 6 11-5 W P Mullins
7 111-43 Golden Ace 7 11-5 Jeremy Scott
8 /1-2PF Got Glory 7 11-5 W P Mullins
9 11-112 Hollygrove Cha Cha 5 11-5 Jamie Snowden
10 /1141- Jade De Grugy 6 11-5 W P Mullins
11 3-2153 Jetara 7 11-5 Mrs John Harrington
12 223-31 July Flower 6 11-5 Henry De Bromhead
13 15-122 Kala Conti 5 11-5 Gordon Elliott
14 2122-1 Kargese 5 11-5 W P Mullins
15 41-315 Kateira 8 11-5 Dan Skelton
16 /14-74 Lantry Lady 7 11-5 Henry De Bromhead
17 11-112 Lossiemouth 6 11-5 W P Mullins
18 /8-116 Lot Of Joy 7 11-5 W P Mullins
19 4/711- Nurse Susan 8 11-5 Dan Skelton
20 4-36P4 Pinot Rouge 7 11-5 Susan Corbett
21 /111-2 Queens Gamble 7 11-5 Harry Derham
22 143153 Take No Chances 7 11-5 Dan Skelton
23 3-4534 West Balboa 9 11-5 Dan Skelton
24 13-141 Wyenot 6 11-5 Henry Daly
OLBG MARES’ HURDLE PAST RESULTS
Year Winner Age/Wt Jockey Trainer Owner SP Ran
2024 Lossiemouth 5 11-5 Paul Townend W P Mullins Mrs S Ricci 8/13F 11
2023 Honeysuckle 9 11-5 Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead Kenneth Alexander 9/4J 9
2022 Marie's Rock 7 11-5 Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson Middleham Park Racing XLII 18/1 12
2021 Black Tears 7 11-5 Jack Kennedy Mrs Denise Foster Mrs Caren Walsh & John Lightfoot 11/1 10
2020 Honeysuckle 6 11-05 Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead Kenneth Alexander 9/4 9
2019 Roksana 7-11-05 Harry Skelton Dan Skelton Sarah Faulks 10/1 14
2018-WINNER-BENIE DES DIEUX 7-11-05 Owner-Susannah Ricci; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-9/2
2ND-Midnight Tour 8-11-05 Owner-James & Jean Potter; Trainer-Alan King; Jockey-Davy Russell; SP-33/1
3RD-Apple’s Jade 6-11-05 Owner-Gigginstown House Stud; Trainer-Gordon Elliott IRE; Jockey-Jack Kennedy; SP-1/2 Fav
9 ran, Time-5m 10.10s; Dist-½, 1
2017-WINNER-APPLE’S JADE 5-11-05 Owner-Gigginstown House Stud; Trainer-Gordon Elliott IRE; Jockey-Bryan Cooper; SP-7/2
2ND-Vroum Vroum Mag 8-11-05 Owner-Susannah Ricci; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Paul Townend; SP-11/4
3RD-Limini 6-11-05 Owner-Susannah Ricci; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-6/4 Fav 17 ran, Time-4m 50.20s; Dist-11⁄2, ns
2016-WINNER-VROUM VROUM MAG 7-11-05 Owner-Susannah Ricci; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-4/6 Fav
2ND-Rock On The Moor 8-11-05 Owner-R Irwin; Trainer-Jessica Harrington IRE; Jockey-Robbie Power; SP-66/1
3RD-Legacy Gold 8-11-05 Owner-Roger Brookhouse; Trainer-Stuart Crawford IRE; Jockey-Andrew Lynch; SP-40/1
19 ran, Time-4m 45.00s; Dist-23⁄4, 1⁄2
2015-WINNER-GLENS MELODY 7-11-05 Owner-Fiona McStay; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Paul Townend; SP-6/1
2ND-Polly Peachum 7-11-05 Owner-Lady Tennant; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Barry Geraghty; SP-9/1
3RD-Bitofapuzzle 7-11-05 Owner-Chris Giles & Potensis Bloodstock Ltd; Trainer-Harry Fry; Jockey-Noel Fehily; SP-16/1
15 ran, Time-4m 51.10s; Dist-hd, nk 1/2 Fav Annie Power (Fell)
2014-WINNER-QUEVEGA 10-11-05 Owner-Hammer & Trowel Syndicate; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP- 8/11 Fav
2ND-Glens Melody 6-11-05 Owner-Fiona McStay; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Paul Townend; SP-14/1
3RD-L’Unique 5-11-05 Owner-Denis Barry; Trainer-Alan King; Jockey-Robert Thornton; SP-25/1
16 ran, Time-4m 44.60s; Dist-¾, ¾
2013-WINNER-QUEVEGA 9-11-05 Owner-Hammer & Trowel Syndicate; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP- 8/11 Fav
2ND-Sirene D'Ainay 7-11-05 Owner-Stephane Milaveau; Trainer-Emmanuel Clayeux FR; Jockey-Jonathan Plouganou; SP-33/1
3RD-Swincombe Flame 7-11-00 Owner-Yeo Racing Partnership; Trainer-Nick Williams; Jockey-Daryl Jacob; SP-40/1
19 ran, Time-4m 55.46s Dist-1½, 2
2012-WINNER-QUEVEGA 8-11-05 Owner-Hammer & Trowel Syndicate; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP- 4/7 Fav
2ND Kentford Grey Lady 6-11-00 Owner-Ian Bare; Trainer-Emma Lavelle; Jockey-Noel Fehily; SP-14/1
3RD Golden Sunbird 8-11-03 Owner-Jim Mernagh; Trainer-Paul Nolan IRE; Jockey-Robbie Power; SP-66/1
19 ran, Time-4m 51.30s Dist-4, nk
2011-WINNER-QUEVEGA 7-11-05 Owner-Hammer & Trowel Syndicate; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-5/6 Fav
2ND Sparky May 6-11-05 Owner-Bill Muddyman; Trainer-Pat Rodford; Jockey-Keiran Burke; SP-4/1
3RD Ocean Transit 6-11-00 Owner-Ocean’s Five; Trainer-Richard Price; Jockey-David Bass; SP-50/1
14 ran, Time-4m 48.08s Dist-10, 1
2010-WINNER-QUEVEGA 6-11-05 Owner-Hammer & Trowel Syndicate; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-6/4 Fav
2ND Carole’s Legacy 6-11-00 Owner-Paul Murphy; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Andrew Tinkler; SP-20/1
3RD Voler La Vedette 6-11-05 Owner-Mrs M Brophy; Trainer-Colm Murphy IRE; Jockey-Barry Geraghty; SP-9/4
17 ran, Time-4m 45.40s Dist-4½, 1¼
2009-WINNER-QUEVEGA 5-11-03 Owner-Hammer & Trowel Syndicate; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-2/1 Fav
2ND United 8-11-05 Owner-R B Holt; Trainer-Lucy Wadham; Jockey-Dominic Elsworth; SP-100/30
3RD Aura About You 6-11-00 Owner-Jim Mernagh; Trainer-Paul Nolan IRE; Jockey-Alain Cawley; SP-28/1 21 ran, Time-4m 55.20s Dist-14, sh
2008-WINNER-WHITEOAK 5-11-00 Owner-Brendan Richardson; Trainer-Donald McCain Jnr; Jockey-Jason Maguire; SP-20/1
2ND Refinement 9-11-05 Owner-Michael Tabor; Trainer-Jonjo O’Neill; Jockey-Tony McCoy; 10/1
3RD Chomba Womba 7-11-05 Owner-Richard & Lizzie Kelvin Hughes; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Mick Fitzgerald; SP-100/30 Fav
13 ran, Time-5m 1.40s Dist-sh, 2½
