2021 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Tips
The newest race on day three's card at the Cheltenham Festival is the Mares' Novices' Hurdle. Named after the legendary former Gold Cup winner Dawn Run, there have only been five runnings of this Group Two race, and Irish trainer Willie Mullins has won all of them.
2021 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Key Facts
| Date | Thursday 18th March, 2021 |
| Time | 4:50pm |
| Course | Cheltenham Festival |
| Status | Grade Two |
| Distance | 2m 1f |
| Prize Pool | £90k |
| Age | 4YO+ |
2021 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Odds
| Name | Best Odds | Top Bookie |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsy Island | 8/1 | William Hill |
| Princess Zoe | 10/1 | 888Sport |
| Queen's Brook | 12/1 | Paddy Power |
| Shewearsitwell | 14/1 | BetVictor |
| Bar | 20/1 |
2021 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Tips
Gypsy Island, who was forced to miss the entirety of last season through injury, is the early favourite for the 2021 Mares' Novices' Hurdle. Listed winner, Princess Zoe is second-favourite for Anthony Mullins. Champion Bumper third, Queen's Brook comes next, with Willie Mullins' Shewearsitwell the only other entrant carrying a price lower than 25/1.
We'll have a range of tips for the 2021 Mares' Novices' Hurdle live on the website when the new National Hunt season starts.
We'll have a range of tips for the 2021 Mares' Novices' Hurdle live on the website when the new National Hunt season starts.
2020 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Result
| Position | Name | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Concertista | 9/2 |
| 2nd | Dolcita | 9/1 |
| 3rd | Rayna's World | 100/1 |
| 4th | Yukon Lil | 20/1 |
| 5th | Colreevy | 4/1 |
Mares' Novices' Hurdle Day Card
| Time | Title | Status | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30pm | Marsh Novices' Chase | Grade One | 2m 4f |
| 2:10pm | Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle | Listed Handicap | 3m |
| 2:50pm | Ryanair Chase | Grade One | 2m 4f |
| 3:30pm | Stayers' Hurdle | Grade One | 3m |
| 4:10pm | Brown Advisory Plate Handicap Chase | Grade Three Handicap | 2m 4f |
| 4:50pm | Mares' Novices' Hurdle | Grade Two | 2m 1f |
| 5:30pm | Kim Muir Handicap Chase | Class Two Handicap | 3m 2f |
Mares' Novices' Hurdle History
The Mares' Novices' Hurdle is the newest race at the Cheltenham Festival. This Grade Two was created in 2016. It's open only to mares who are novices over hurdles, and is run over a trip of 2m and 1f.
The race was initially known as the Trull House Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle. The name of legendary mare and Gold Cup winner, Dawn Run was attached to the race in 2020, and is now called the Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle.
The Mares' Novices' Hurdle has been dominated by one man, Willie Mullins. Mullins has won all five runnings of the Mares' Novices' Hurdle, since Limini won the inaugural renewal in 2016.
Limini was followed into the winners' enclosure by Let's Dance. The following season, 4/7 favourite Laurina destroyed her rivals with an excellent 18-length success.
It looked like Mullins didn't have a strong hand to play in 2019. Ireland Champion Trainer then went on to saddle the first two past the post, as 50/1 shot Eglantine Du Seuil headed 66/1 shot Concertista.
Having failed to win a race over hurdles, Concertista was free to enter the Mares' Novices' Hurdle for the second time in 2020. Daryl Jacob's mount proceeded to bolt up, as Willie Mullins saddled four of the first five horses over the line.
Mares' Novices' Hurdle Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Concertista |
| 2019 | Eglantine Du Seuil |
| 2018 | Limini |
| 2017 | Let's Dance |
| 2016 | Limini |
Mares' Novices' Hurdle FAQs
When is the Mares' Novices' Hurdle?
The 2021 Mares' Novices' Hurdle will take place at 4:40pm on day three of the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday 18th March.
What is the Mares' Novices' Hurdle?
The Mares' Novices' Hurdle is a Grade Two race staged during the Cheltenham Festival. Open only to mares who are novices over hurdles, and is run over a trip of 2m and 1f.
Who won the Mares' Novices' Hurdle?
Willie Mullins continued his 100% record in the Mares' Novices' Hurdle when Concertista, runner-up the year before, powered home to win the 2020 renewal.
Who's the favourite for the Mares' Novices' Hurdle?
Group One winning bumper performer, Gypsy Island is the favourite for the 2020 Mares' Novices' Hurdle, having missed all of last season through injury.
Where can I watch the Mares' Novices' Hurdle?
The 2021 Mares' Novices' Hurdle will be shown live on ITV Racing. If you want to stream the race live on your mobile or tablet then visit our Live Streaming page for more details.