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4.40 Mares' Hurdle Race

Voler La Vedette ruled out of Cheltenham Festival raid

Colm Murphy has ruled Voler La Vedette out of the David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle at next month’s Cheltenham Festival. Read More


David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle Cheltenham Festival Update

The retirement of Whiteoak, who to my mind was one of just four potential winners, has weakened this race further as has the retirement of Candy Creek... Read More


Mares' Hurdle Tips - should you back Quevega?

Quevega  (best price 11/8 William Hill) Read More


2010 David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle trends - Cheltenham Festival analysis

The 2010 Cheltenham Festival is now less than two weeks away, we take a look at the facts and figures ahead of some of the meeting's most interesting ... Read More




Only introduced onto the card in 2008, the David Nicholson Mares Hurdle gives four year old (and above) Mares the chance to battle it out to see who is the Queen of the first day of Cheltenham’s meeting.

A great addition to the Festival, this year’s renewal may see Go Native-conquerer Voler La Vedette take on her own sex rather than the hurdling superstars in the Champion Hurdle.

Cheltenham Race Schedule Tuesday 16th March 2010

1.30 Supreme Novices' Hurdle

2.05 Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase

2.40 William Hill Trophy Handicap Steeple Chase

3.20 Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy

4.00 Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase

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