Mares Hurdle Trends Cheltenham Festival Stats
The Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham is a race that showcases the best of female hurdling talent. Let’s take a look at the trends that have characterized the winners of this race:
Age and Maturity:
Winners are typically aged between 5 and 7, indicating that horses in this age range have the right balance of youth and experience.
Betting Odds:
Favourites have a good track record, with many winners being favourites or joint favourites.
Being in the top 3 in the betting is also a common trait among winners.
Recent Form:
Most winners have won their last run before the Mares’ Hurdle, and it’s common for them to have raced within the last 52 days.
Course Familiarity:
Having previous runs at Cheltenham is beneficial, with many winners having at least one prior run, and some having at least one win at the course.
Distance Form:
Winners usually have multiple previous runs over the race distance, demonstrating their capability at this specific challenge.
Hurdle Form:
A strong track record over hurdles is important, with winners typically having several previous runs and multiple wins over hurdles.
Rating:
A high rating is another indicator of a horse’s potential, with winners often rated 148 or higher.
Graded Wins:
Success in graded races, particularly Grade 1-3, is a trend among winners, showcasing their ability to perform at the highest levels.
Season Form:
Consistent performance throughout the season is key, with winners usually having multiple runs and at least one win in the same season.
Future Form:
Winners of the Mares’ Hurdle often go on to succeed in their next races, with several winning or placing in subsequent events.
Trends:
Age: 8 of the last 12 winners were aged 5-7.
Price: 5 of the last 12 winners were favourites/joint-favourites, and 10 were in the top 3 in the betting.
Last Run: 9 of the last 12 winners won on their last run before the Mares’ Hurdle, and 9 ran within the last 52 days.
Previous Course Form: 8 of the last 12 winners had at least 1 previous run at Cheltenham, and 4 had at least 1 previous win.
Previous Distance Form: All of the last 12 winners had at least 2 previous runs over 19-21 furlongs, and 10 had at least 2 previous wins.
Previous Hurdle Form: 11 of the last 12 winners had at least 6 previous runs over hurdles, and 11 had at least 3 previous wins.
Rating: 9 of the last 12 winners had a rating of 148 or higher.
Graded Wins: 10 of the last 12 winners had at least 1 previous win in a Grade 1-3 race.
