The Mares’ Hurdle takes place on day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival at 2.40pm, and in 2027 will be run on Thursday 18 March. Check out the latest Mares’ Hurdle odds for what should be a fascinating renewal of the Grade 1 event.

2026 Mares’ Hurdle Betting Odds

14:40 Cheltenham

Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

• Going Good
• Distance 2m 4f 56y
• Class Class 1
• Race Type Hurdle Turf
• Surface Turf
• Runners 7
• Win Time 4m 54s

GG Edge Standard Compact

Win% is implied from the betting forecast

1st 7 8 tips Wodhooh OUR TIP W: 11st 5lb Age: 6 yo Filly

5/6F (Won)

J: Jack Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott

OR: — RPR: — Form: 112-11

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2nd 3 1 tip Jade De Grugy W: 11st 5lb Age: 7 yo Filly

2/1

J: Paul Townend T: W P Mullins

OR: — RPR: — Form: 2-1321

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3rd 2 Feet Of A Dancer W: 11st 5lb Age: 7 yo Filly

8/1

J: Sean O’Keeffe T: Paul Nolan

OR: — RPR: — Form: 43-121

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4th 6 3 tips Take No Chances W: 11st 5lb Age: 8 yo Mare

12/1

J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton

OR: — RPR: — Form: 5-6233

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5th 4 Jetara W: 11st 5lb Age: 8 yo Mare

40/1

J: Sam Ewing T: Mrs John Harrington

OR: — RPR: — Form: 3-3373

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6th 1 Dream On Baby W: 11st 5lb Age: 6 yo Mare

33/1

J: Donagh Meyler T: Emmet Mullins

OR: — RPR: — Form: P22132

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F 5 Sunset Marquesa W: 11st 5lb Age: 7 yo Filly

100/1

J: Brendan Powell T: Joe Tizzard

OR: — RPR: — Form: F-3143

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+o+e Betting Returns

	Payout
Exacta	£2.80
Straight Forecast	£2.74
Trifecta	£8.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wodhooh

TOPSPEED:

Take No Chances

D Express:

Jade De Grugy

Telegraph:

Wodhooh

The Guardian:

Wodhooh

Daily Mail:

Wodhooh

Daily Mirror:

Wodhooh

The Sun:

Wodhooh

The Star:

Wodhooh

Daily Record:

Wodhooh

POSTDATA:

Take No Chances

The Times:

Take No Chances

Mares’ Hurdle Betting News

A winner of the Martin Pipe last season Wodhooh is a red-hot favourite for the Mares’ Hurdle, as Lossiemouth does not take her chance in the race. Jade De Grugy, Take No Chances and Feet Of A Dancer are another three classy mares that will line up in a race that will only see seven runners compete for glory.

Betting on the Mares’ Hurdle

Having grown in stature in recent years, the Mares’ Hurdle is one of the premier Grade 1 races at the festival. The betting for the Mares’ Hurdle can often see some short-priced favourites, but that does mean there’s plenty of value elsewhere. Each-way markets can prove popular with punters, who are looking to take on the market leaders, and there could be extra places available from bookmakers.