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 2024 Grade 2 2 miles 4 1/2 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 LIMERICK LACE Keith Donoghue Gavin Cromwell (Ire) Mr John P McManus 3/1
2 DINOBLUE Mark Walsh Willie Mullins (Ire) Mr John P McManus 15/8 fav
3 MARSH WREN Ciaran Gethings Stuart Edmunds Far Bihoue Partnership 28/1
4 ALLEGORIE DE VASSY Paul Townend Willie Mullins (Ire) Mrs Susannah Ricci 5/2
5 INSTIT Danny Mullins Willie Mullins (Ire) Bruton Street 18/1
6 RIVIERE D'ETEL Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott (Ire) Bective Stud 7/1
7 HARMONYA MAKER Jordan Gainford Gordon Elliott (Ire) Tim Driscoll 40/1
8 KESTREL VALLEY Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies Mrs Jan Johnson 100/1
9 PINK LEGEND Charlie Deutsch Venitia Williams Francis Mahon 33/1
        Over Round 116%
This race was held on Friday 15th March 2024 when Limerick Lace beat Dinoblue and Marsh Wren by 3/4 length and 5 1/2 lengths