Mares Novice Hurdle

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 The Dawn Run Mares Novices Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle run over 2 miles 179 yards and 8 hurdles on the New Course. It is named after the fantastic mare Dawn Run, who landed the Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup, the first mare to do so, but it also enjoys sponsorship, most recently by Ryanair, although it was formerly known as the Trull House Stud Mares Novices Hurdle. It was first contested on the third day of the 2016 Festival when won by the favourite Limini.
Early History:- The Trull House Stud Mares Novices Hurdle, registered as the Dawn Run Mares Novices Hurdle, was first contested on Thursday 17th March 2016 when won by Limini (8/11 fav) owned by Mrs S Ricci, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, beating Dusky Legend (50/1) and Bloody Mary (7/1) by 4 and a half lengths and 2 and a half lengths.

Over the entire history of the race 38% of favourites have been successful, placing the race 5th of the 28 current races.
Over the entire history of the race a level stake bet of £10 on every favourite would have resulted in a £25 loss, placing the race 7th of the current 28 races.

Over the entire history of the race the Irish have been successful 75% of occasions, placing the race 4th of the 28 current races.
I am grateful to Peter Mason for the above photo showing Let's Dance winning the 2017 Mares Novices Hurdle in the hands of Ruby Walsh
Mares Novice Hurdle Grade 2 2 miles 1 furlong
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
2016 LIMINI Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins (Ire) Mrs Susannah Ricci 8/11 fav
2017 LET'S DANCE Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins (Ire) Mrs Susannah Ricci 11/8 fav
2018 LAURINA Paul Townend Willie Mullins (Ire) Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd 4/7 fav
2019 EGLANTINE DU SEUIL Noel Fehily Willie Mullins (Ire) Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd 50/1
2020 CONCERTISTA Daryl Jacob Willie Mullins (Ire) Simon Munir & Isaac Souede 9/2
2021 TELLMESOMETHINGGIRL Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead (Ire) Mr Kenny Alexander 5/1
2022 LOVE ENVOI Jonathan Burke Harry Fry Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate 15/2
2023 YOU WEAR IT WELL Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden Sir Chips Keswick 16/1