2026 Mares' Hurdle Odds - Lossiemouth now leads Wodhooh in Cheltenham market
The schedule for the Cheltenham Festival 2026 has been unveiled with a notable change: The Mares' Hurdle is now on day three. This 2.5-mile hurdle will inaugurate a series of Grade One races on St Patrick's Day, followed by the Stayers' Hurdle and Ryanair Chase. Lossiemouth leads the entries after two consecutive wins but faces strong competition. Punters will keenly watch Wodhooh and Brighterdaysahead. With a highly competitive lineup, the intricate dynamics of the Mares’ Hurdle promise an unforgettable day.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2026 Mares' Hurdle [Updated on 10.2.2026]
- This Grade One takes place at Cheltenham on Thursday 12th March 2026
- Lossiemouth is now the even-money favourite, ahead of Wodhooh
In one of the major changes to the Cheltenham Festival schedule for 2026, the Mares' Hurdle has been moved to day three of the meeting. This two-and-a-half-mile hurdle will now kick off a triple-header of Grade One races on St Patrick's Day, with the Stayers' Hurdle and Ryanair Chase following after.
Here's a look at the 2026 Mares' Hurdle, betting and run-down of the headline entries.
2026 Mares' Hurdle Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Lossiemouth | Evens |
| Wodhooh | 7/4 |
| Brighterdaysahead | 2/1 |
| Jade De Grugy | 8/1 |
| Feet Of A Dancer | 16/1 |
| Take No Chances | 16/1 |
| Bar | 25/1 |
[Updated on 10.2.2026]
2026 Mares' Hurdle Entries
Lossiemouth has romped to victory in that last two renewals of the Mares' Hurdle. With stablemate State Man injured, Willie Mullins' mare looked to be Champion Hurdle-bound this term, but defeat to Brighterdaysahead at the Dublin Racing Festival looks likely to sway Mullins into running his mare against her own sex once again.
Wodhooh bolted up in the Martin Pipe last season, and did top the Mares' Hurdle betting following three further victories this season. Her stablemate, Brighterdaysahead also holds a Mares' Hurdle entry, but seems much more likely to enter the Champion Hurdle after beating Lossiemouth at Leopardstown.
There's then a sizeable gap in the market until you reach last year's runner-up Jade De Grugy, who has been jumping fences this term. Third in 2025, Take No Chances is a probable runner again for Dan Skelton, who could also be represented by course winner Nurse Susan. Feet Of A Dancer finished fourth in the Pertemps Final at last year's Cheltenham Festival, and has gone on to claim Listed honours on home soil this term.
There's then a sizeable gap in the market until you reach last year's runner-up Jade De Grugy, who has been jumping fences this term. Third in 2025, Take No Chances is a probable runner again for Dan Skelton, who could also be represented by course winner Nurse Susan. Feet Of A Dancer finished fourth in the Pertemps Final at last year's Cheltenham Festival, and has gone on to claim Listed honours on home soil this term.
Like stablemate Jade De Grugy, Kargese has been entered here despite running in novice chases so far this season. Emmet Mullins could be represented by Listed winner Dream On Baby. Other possible runners include Paul Nicholls' Jubilee Alpha, Grade One-winning juvenile Murcia, Ruth Jefferson's Lavida Adiva, and Jetara for Jessica Harrington.
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