2024 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Tips - Can Willie's mare conquer her rivals?
- Free guide to the 2024 Mares' Novices' Hurdle
- This Grade Two takes place on day three of the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday 14th March
- Jade De Grugy and Majestic Force feature in our verdict
2024 Mares' Novices Hurdle Tips

Verdict
Unlike her Irish rivals, Dysart Enos won't have a penalty to carry. Fergal O'Brien has been training her with this Grade Two in mind all season and a Festival winner for Fergal would raise the roof off Prestbury Park. On ratings, Dysart Enos has some catching up to do, but we certainly don't know where he ceiling is just yet.
Out of the front three, I'm leaning towards Jade De Grugy. I was blown away by her maiden victory at Leopardstown over Christmas and Willie Mullins couldn't have asked for a better prep in the Solerina. Her proven staying ability will come in handy at Cheltenham. I'd rather back Jade De Grugy at 5/2, than the other two at their current prices.
I would back Golden Ace each-way, as I think she's got bundles of ability, but she looks a bit skinny at 12/1. Majestic Force bolted up in a point-to-point in December and thrashed a decent gelding of Willie Mullins in Dr Eggman on her hurdles debut at Punchestown. If she was to run here for Henry De Bromhead, I'd be very interested.
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