The newest inception on
the Festival rota, a field of talented mares will be given their chance to shine in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle. Only the finest first-season jumpers will be allowed to enter this 18-furlong Grade Two and the winner will likely go on to challenge for the Mares Hurdle in the proceeding seasons.
Ireland’s top trainer, Willie Mullins has ruled the roost in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, saddling all three of the winners since the race was added to the festivities in 2016.