David Nicholson Mares Only Hurdle

In 2008 There will be a 7th race on the Friday of the Cheltenham Festival for the first time since it moved to a four day format.

The David Nicholson Mares Hurdle is a new Grade 2 race run over a distance of 2 miles, 4½ furlongs.

The David Nicholson Mares Hurdle will count towards the Order of Merit series of races.

Make the Most from Your Cheltenham Festival Betting

For the best odds on the David Nicholson Mares Only Hurdle check out the prices available via the betting exchanges at Betfair, Betdaq and the World Betting eXchange.

If you take an early bird price on the morning of the Mares Only Hurdle and the SP is greater bet365 will pay out at the bigger price.

Recent Past Results

2008 : David Nicholson Mares Hurdle (grade 2)
Going : Good to Soft		13 ran
Pos	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	SP
1	Whiteoak	D McCain Jnr	J M Maguire	20/1
2	Refinement	Jonjo O'Neill	A P McCoy	10/1
3	Chomba Womba	N J Henderson	M A Fitzgerald	10/3

Cheltenham Festival 2009

Tuesday 10th March
Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Irish Independent Arkle Trophy
William Hill Trophy Handicap Chase | Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle
Cross Country Handicap Chase | David Nicholson Mares Only Hurdle

Wednesday 11th March
National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup | Ballymore Properties Novices' Hurdle
Royal & SunAlliance Chase | Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase
Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle | Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle
Weatherbys Champion Bumper

Thursday 12th March
Jewson Novices' Handicap Chase | Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle
Ryanair Chase (The Festival Trophy) | Ladbrokes World Hurdle
Festival Plate Handicap Chase | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase

Friday 13th March
JCB Triumph Hurdle | Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle
Albert Bartlett Spa Novices' Hurdle | totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup
Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup | Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase

Cheltenham Festival Information

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