Day 3 · St Patrick's Thursday · Thu 18 Mar 2027 · New Course

Mares' Hurdle

HurdleGrade 12m 4f4yo+ maresOff time TBC

2027 editionAnte-postUpdated 14 September 2026, 01:00 BSTStale

Cheltenham Festival 2027

2027 ante-post market

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Ante-post entries are added to the Mares' Hurdle as bookmakers price up the 2027 market. Declarations follow 48 hours before the race.

2026 Festival

2026 result

Past winners

Mares' Hurdle 2026 result
Pos	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	SP	Beaten
1st (winner)	Wodhooh	Gordon Elliott	Jack Kennedy	5/6
2nd	Jade De Grugy	Willie Mullins	not yet known	2/1	—

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Run on Thursday 12 March in 2026 per the official result page.

History

Past winners in our database

Mares' Hurdle: winners in our database
Year	Winner	Trainer	Jockey	SP
2026	Wodhooh	Gordon Elliott	Jack Kennedy	5/6

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About the race

About the Mares' Hurdle

Registered as the David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle, the Grade 1 championship for mares over an intermediate trip. Historically dominated by Willie Mullins; run on Thursday in 2026.

Distance: 2m 4f
Race type: Grade 1 Hurdle
Age conditions: 4yo+ mares
Course: New Course

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Mares' Hurdle?

The 2027 Mares' Hurdle is scheduled for Thursday, 18 March 2027 — Day 3 (St Patrick's Thursday) of the Cheltenham Festival, on the New Course. Race times are published by the Jockey Club nearer the Festival.

Who won the 2026 Mares' Hurdle?

Wodhooh won the 2026 Mares' Hurdle, trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Jack Kennedy, at a starting price of 5/6. Jade De Grugy finished second (2/1).

How long is the Mares' Hurdle?

The Mares' Hurdle is run over 2m 4f on the New Course at Cheltenham. It is a Grade 1 Hurdle for 4yo+ mares.