Mares’ Hurdle, Odds, Tips Free Bets & Betting Offers
Craig Jones
The Mares’ Hurdle is a Grade 1 hurdle race open to mares aged four years or older. Also known as the David Nicholson Hurdle, the race has a relatively short history, and shocks are rare.
It gives mares a chance to shine at the Cheltenham Festival and, crucially, is positioned at two miles and four furlongs, which puts it right in the middle of both championship hurdle races - the two-mile Champion Hurdle and three-mile Stayers’ Hurdle.
The race is famous for the exploits of the Willie Mullins-trained Quevega, who won the race for six consecutive years from 2009 to 2014.
Read on to find our Mares’ Hurdle betting offers, tips, odds and Cheltenham free bets for the 2025 race.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Tuesday, March 11th - 3:20pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £67,524 |
| Distance: | Two-miles & four-furlongs |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 Hurdle |
| Age: | 4-Years+ |
| Course: | Old Course |
| Weights: | 10st 10lb (4yo), 11st 5lb (5yo+) |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
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Mares’ Hurdle Betting Odds
A race that's left betting sites puzzled for months, with the two main contenders for the race potentially going elsehwere.
Brighterdaysahead is out, Lossiemouth is now odds on for this, and if she turns up, she will likely go off odds on on the day, while Jade De Grugy is the second short priced Mullins runner here.
A race dominated by Ireland, but if you're looking at British runners then Golden Ace and Dysart Enos look the best of the bunch.
Mares’ Hurdle Betting Tips
In our tips for Cheltenham day 1 we've got insight from Paddy Brennan on the Mares' Hurdle
Paddy Brennan - Dysart Enos (Each-Way)
I think Lossiemouth is a league above this field - she'll need to run almost a stone below her rating not to win this, but we've seen it before - not all these short-priced favourites are going to win.
You look at horses like Joyeuse - Ithey wouldn't have comecome into the race if they thought Lossiemouth was going to run. So suddenly, horses like that are nearly two stone wrong in the weights.
Lossiemouth will be hard to beat for me, but DYSART ENOS (Each-Way) could outrun her odds at the bigger prices.
She's a bit of a forgotten horse this year – she's only had two runs, and similar to Be Aware, she ran behind Burdett Road in the Greatwood Hurdle before disappointing next time out.
She'll head into Cheltenham fresh and well - this has been the plan for the season, and if you arrive here with a plan, you can run very well.
Recommendation: Dysart Enos (Each-Way) - 33/1 with bet365 (3 places)
What Happened Last Year?
The 2024 Mares' Hurdle was won by Lossiemouth, who could be back here to defend here crown next week, depending on the final declaration of where she goes.
Mares’ Hurdle Key Race Stats
- Ten of the last 12 winners came from the first two in the betting market
- Nine of the last 12 winners won on their last run before the Mares’ Hurdle
- 11 of the previous 12 winners had at least 3 previous wins over hurdles
Previous Winners of the Mares’ Hurdle
Check out the last five winners of the Mares’ Hurdle in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Lossiemouth |
| 2023 | Honeysuckle |
| 2022 | Marie’s Rock |
| 2021 | Black Tears |
| 2020 | Honeysuckle |
FAQs
What time is the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham?
The Mares' Hurdle is scheduled to be run at 3:0pm.
What day is the Mares' Hurdle run at Cheltenham?
The Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham takes place on the first day of the meeting, which in 2025, will be Tuesday, March 11th.
How far is the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham?
The Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham is ran over a distance of two miles and four furlongs.
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