13:20 Cheltenham 12 Mar 2026
Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle
Grade 2 | Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £59,084 - 22 ran
close up, led 1st, headed before 3rd, pushed along after 2 out, soon going okay, ridden to lead before last, kept on well flat
wore hood to post, mid-division, shaken up and made steady headway after 2 out, ridden before last, went second and chased winner run-in, kept on
held up in behind leaders, made good headway after 3 out, pressed leaders after 2 out, led briefly approaching last, soon headed, lost second flat, ran on
in touch with leaders, still going okay 2 out, ridden and made headway before last where not fluent, ran on but not pace to challenge
midfield, not fluent 1st, ridden along and outpaced 2 out, switched left and made headway before last, kept on well flat, went fifth towards finish
held up in rear of mid-division, shaken up after 3 out, ridden along 2 out, made steady headway before last, soon no impression, weakened towards finish
wore hood to post, prominent, shaken up after 2 out, outpaced on bend and lost position approaching last, rallied and kept on well-run in, not trouble leaders
front rank, pressed leader after 2 out, ridden to lead briefly before last, soon headed, weakened and lost several places flat
held up in rear, pushed along with plenty to do after 2 out, bit short of room and switched left approaching last, kept on run-in, not trouble leaders
held up in mid-division, shaken up before 2 out, briefly short of room on bend before last, kept on same pace flat
slowly away and hampered start, in touch, shaken up after 3 out, ridden and plenty to do after 2 out, switched left approaching last, plugged on but never dangerous
wore hood to post, held up in rear, overjumped 2nd, slightly detached after 5th, in touch next, ridden and no chance 2 out, switched left and made little impression approaching last, never involved
in touch with leaders, headway to lead before 3rd, joined 2 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra and weakened quickly flat
midfield, dropped to rear after 2nd, never involved
wore hood to post, slowly away and hampered rival start, towards rear, midfield on outer after 2nd, made headway after 3 out, went right 2 out, ridden along and weakened before last
led to 1st where awkward, chased leaders after 2nd, shaken up and made brief headway approaching last, soon ridden and no impression, weakened flat
held up in rear of midfield, not fluent 1st, ridden along after 3 out, struggling and beaten after 2 out
wore hood to post, midfield, not fluent 4th, lost ground before 3 out, well behind and beaten after 2 out
prominent, close up after 1st, handy after 2nd, ridden along and lost position after 2 out, weakened before last where blundered
midfield, made headway in behind leaders before 2 out, soon ridden and lost position, weakened before last
took keen hold, towards rear, not fluent 2nd, mistake 5th, struggling 3 out, lost touch 2 out, pulled up before last
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £316.58 (19, 15) |
| Tricast | £8,415.70 (16, 19, 15) |
| Win | £49.20 (19) |
| Place | £8.30 (19), £2.50 (15), £8.10 (16) |
| Swinger | £43.60 (15, 16), £58.00 (15, 19), £106.30 (16, 19) |
| Exacta | £605.90 (19, 15) |
| Trifecta | £8,527.40 (19, 15, 16) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 23 | Air Of Entitlement | 6 | 11 4 | - | 311-71 | 77 days | H De Bromhead | Rachael Blackmore | 16/ 1 | 4:04.26 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 8 | Golden Ace | 6 | 11 2 | - | 152-11 | 37 days | J Scott (109 miles) | Lorcan Williams | 10/ 1 | 4:20.60 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 21 | You Wear It Well | 6 | 11 7 | - | 21-1121 | 28 days | Jamie Snowden (51 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 16/ 1 | 4:06.70 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 19 | Love Envoi | 6 | 11 7 | - | 1-1111 | 28 days | H Fry (106 miles) | Jonathan Burke | 15/ 2 | 4:08.26 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 15 | Telmesomethinggirl | 6 | 11 2 | - | 0-13113 | 39 days | H De Bromhead | Rachael Blackmore | 5/ 1 | 4:03.06 | |
| 2020 | Soft | 22 | Concertista | 6 | 11 2 | - | 242-433 | 39 days | W P Mullins | Daryl Jacob | 9/ 2 | 4:09.02 | |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 22 | Eglantine Du Seuil | 5 | 11 2 | - | 1-13 | 180 days | W P Mullins | Noel Fehily | 50/ 1 | 4:02.74 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 14 | Laurina | 5 | 11 7 | - | F2-11 | 47 days | W P Mullins | Paul Townend | 4/ 7 | 4:15.70 | |
| 2017 | Good | 16 | Let's Dance | 5 | 11 7 | - | 4-21111 | 46 days | W P Mullins | Ruby Walsh | 11/ 8 | 4:01.90 | |
| 2016 | Good | 16 | Limini | 5 | 11 7 | - | 5111-11 | 47 days | W P Mullins | Ruby Walsh | 8/ 11 | 3:57.80 |
