CheltenhamTue, March 11, 2025

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15:20 Cheltenham

Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (Gbb Race)

C1 | 4+

Winner GBP £69,887 - 11 runners

2m 3f 200y

Going: Good to Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

LOSSIEMOUTH (9) was second two runs back in the G1 Christmas Hurdle (2m) at Kempton Park. Failed to finish latest tackling the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle (2m) at Leopardstown. On best form could prove hard to beat. JADE DE GRUGY (4) resumed after a 343-day layoff winning by 6L the G3 Quevega Mares Hurdle (2m4f) at Punchestown. May continue the bright start to this campaign. JULY FLOWER (7) impressed when successful attempting a G3 (2m4f) at Leopardstown in December. Quality jumper who has succeeded at G1 level with Rachael Blackmore keeping the ride. Could take this out. JOYEUSE (6) did a reasonable job when second in a hurdle (2m4 1/4f) at this track two runs back. Improved sharply scoring by 8L last time a hurdle (2m1/2f) at Newbury. Rates a big chance again.