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With just under three weeks until the famous Cheltenham Festival, anticipation is building and excitement is in the air. As we count down the days, let’s take a closer look at one of the most exciting races of the festival – the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle.

In recent years, we have seen great success in this race and this year’s edition promises to be just as thrilling. The field is filled with top-class mares, each vying for the prestigious title and a chance to make history. Bambino Fever and Oldschool Outlaw, trained by the Irish powerhouses of Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott, are currently leading the betting and are certainly ones to watch.

Bambino Fever, a six-year-old mare, has had an impressive season so far. She has won her last four starts, including a Grade 3 race at Fairyhouse. Trained by the legendary Willie Mullins, who has an enviable record at Cheltenham, Bambino Fever is sure to be well-prepared for the challenge. She has shown great potential and her trainer believes she has what it takes to claim victory in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle.

However, she will face stiff competition from her stablemate, Oldschool Outlaw. This five-year-old mare has also had a successful season so far, winning three of her last four starts. Trained by Gordon Elliott, who has been in exceptional form this season, Oldschool Outlaw will be looking to continue her winning streak at Cheltenham. With such strong backing from two of the most renowned trainers in the business, it’s no surprise that these two mares are leading the betting for the race.

But they are not the only ones to watch out for. The field is filled with talented mares, each with their own unique strengths. The likes of The Glancing Queen, Heaven Help Us, and Mighty Blue are all strong contenders who could upset the favorites on the day. It’s shaping up to be a fiercely competitive race and it’s truly anyone’s game.

The Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle was first introduced at the Cheltenham Festival in 2016 and has quickly established itself as an exciting and highly anticipated race. It provides an opportunity for young and promising mares to showcase their talent on the biggest stage in National Hunt racing. It’s also a chance for trainers and owners to discover the next superstar mare, as past winners have gone on to achieve great success in the sport.

Last year’s winner, Eglantine Du Seuil, went on to claim victory at the Punchestown Festival and has since been competing at the highest level in Grade 1 races. The inaugural winner, Limini, has also achieved great success, winning multiple Grade 2 races and placing in several Grade 1s. It’s clear that the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is a race that produces future stars and we can’t wait to see who will rise to the top this year.

The Cheltenham Festival is known for producing unforgettable moments and the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is no exception. From the roar of the crowd to the thrilling finish, it’s a race that never fails to captivate. With the added incentive of a whopping £120,000 prize money, the stakes are higher than ever this year.

So, as we countdown to the Cheltenham Festival, let’s keep a close eye on the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle. With Bambino Fever and Oldschool Outlaw leading the charge, it’s sure to be a race to remember. But with so much talent in the field, anything can happen. Get ready for a nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat experience as we witness the next generation of superstar mares take on this incredible challenge. And who knows, we may just witness history being made once again at the Cheltenham Festival.