2024 Mares' Chase Tips
A brand new race run on Gold Cup day at the Cheltenham Festival in 2021, this will be a third running of the Mares' Chase.
A field of classy mares takes part and it will be sponsored by bookmaker Paddy Power and known as the Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase.
The introduction of this Grade Two was met with great positivity and will again be staged on the fourth and final day of this prestigious meeting.
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Mares' Chase 2024 Betting Tips
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Mares' Chase Key Facts
Date | Friday, 15th March, 2024 |
Time | 4:50pm |
Course | Cheltenham Festival |
Status | Grade Two |
Distance | 2m 4f |
Prize Pool | £50,643 |
Age | 5YO+ |
Sex | Mares Only |
Mares' Chase History
Organisers at the Cheltenham Festival announced in 2020 that a Grade Two Mares' Chase would be introduced to the Festival schedule the following year.
After weeks of deliberation, it was decided that the Northern Trust Novices' Handicap Chase, run on day one, would be the race to make way for the Mares' Chase.
A reshuffle to the race schedule followed, with the Boodles Juveniles Handicap Hurdle moving to day one, and the Grand Annual being pushed back to day two, in order to run in Mares' Chase in the penultimate slot on Gold Cup day.
Bookmakers Paddy Power was revealed as the main sponsor behind the race, which will be titled the Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase.
Colreevy became the inaugural winner of the race in 2021, while Elimay won in 2022.
Mares' Chase FAQs
When is the 2024 Mares' Chase?
The Mares' Chase 2024 is the penultimate race on Day Four of the Cheltenham Festival on Friday, March 15th.
What time is the Mares' Chase?
The Mares' Chase is due off at 16:50 GMT on Friday March 15th, 2024 on Day Four of the Cheltenham Festival.
Who will win the 2024 Mares' Chase?
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