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 0% of favourites have been successful, placing the race 28th 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 £30 loss, placing the race 8th of the current 28 races. Over the entire history of the race the Irish have been successful 67% of occasions, placing the race 6th of the 28 current races. |
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| Mares Chase | Grade 2 | 2 miles 4 1/2 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 2021 | COLREEVY | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mrs N Flynn 9/4 |
| 2022 | ELMAY | Mark Walsh | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mr John P McManus 9/4 |
| 2023 | IMPERVIOUS | Bryan Hayes | Colm Murphy (Ire) | Mr John P McManus 15/8 |
| 2024 | LIMERICK LACE | Keith Donoghue | Gavin Cromwell (Ire) | Mr John P McManus 3/1 |
