Mares Chase

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The Libertine Mares Chase is a Grade 2 race open to 5-year-olds and above over 2 miles 4 furlongs and 127 yards and 17 fences and was first staged in 2021, replacing the Centenary Novices Handicap Chase which transferred to Sandown.
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Libertine Mares Chase, now known as the Mrs Paddy Power Mares Chase, took place on 19th March 2021 when won by Colreevy (9/4) owned by Mrs N Flynn, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, beating Elimay (6/5 fav) owned by John P McManus, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Mark Walsh, with Shattered Love (6/1) owned by Gigginstown House, trained by Mrs Denise Foster and ridden by Jack Kennedy in third.

Over the entire history of the race 33% of favourites have been successful, placing the race 15th 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 £12 loss, placing the race 18th of the current 28 races.
Over the entire history of the race the Irish have been successful 100% of occasions, placing the race 1st of the 28 current races.

Mares Chase 2023 Grade 2 2 miles 4 1/2 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ELIMAY Brian Hayes C A Murphy (Ire) Mr John P McManus 15/8
2 ALLEGORIE DE VASSY Paul Townend Willie Mullins (Ire) Mrs Susannah Ricci 13/8 fav
3 PINK LEGEND Charlie Deutsch Venitia Williams Francis Mahon 33/1
4 ZAMBELLA Daryl Jacob Nigel Twiston-Davies Simon Munir & Isaac Souede 22/1
5 ELIMAY L P Dempsey Willie Mullins (Ire) Mr John P McManus 20/1
6 JEREMYS FLAME Keith Donoghue Gavin Cromwell (Ire) Flushform Racing Syndicate 15/2
7 DOLCITA Danny Mullins Willie Mullins (Ire) Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd 25/1
F RIVIERE D'ETEL Jordan Gainford Gordon Elliott (Ire) Bective Stud 18/1
RR MAGIC DAZE Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead (Ire) Robcour 9/1
        Over Round 116%
This race was held on Friday 17th March 2023 when Impervious beat Allegorie De Vassy and Pink Legend by 2 1/2 lengths and 5 1/2 lengths