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 2026 Grade 2 2 miles 4 1/2 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 DINOBLUE Mark Walsh Willie Mullins (Ire) Mr John P McManus 11/8 fav
2 ONLY BY NIGHT Keith Donoghue Gavin Cromwell (Ire) Robcour 11/1
3 PANIC ATTACK Harry Skelton Dan Skelton Brian Drew 11/4
4 SPINDLEBERRY Paul Townend Willie Mullins (Ire) Fearghal & Bronagh Eastwood 13/2
5 JULY FLOWER Darragh O'Keeffe Henry De Bromhead (Ire) Duncan Angrove 6/1
6 PIPER PARK Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey Mr O Eaton 50/1
7 ALL THE GLORY Jonjo O'Neill jnr Jonjo & A J O'Neill Coral Racing Club 33/1
F TELEPATHIQUE Tom Cannon Lucy Wadham Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox 22/1
        Over Round 114%
This race was held on Friday 13th March 2026 when Dinoblue beat Only by Night and Panic Attack by 1 3/4 lengths and 9 1/2 lengths