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Date published: March 16, 2026
Thursday 12th March 13:20
The Mares Novices Hurdle takes place at 1:20pm on day three of the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday 12th March 2026. Below you'll find our free betting tips for the Mares Novices Hurdle from out expert horse racing analysts Will Smith & David Young.
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| Bookie | Selection | Best Odds | Market | Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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White Noise | 33/1 | Ante Post
EW 3 Places Mares Novices Hurdle |
Place Bet |
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White Noise | 20/1 | 'without Bambino Fever and Oldschool Outlaw' Mares Novices Hurdle |
Place Bet |
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La Conquiere | 13/1 | EW 3 Places Mares Novices Hurdle |
Place Bet |
Date of Tips: 06/03/2026
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Tip 1: White Noise EW
For many, the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle that opens proceedings on Cheltenham’s New course on the Thursday of next week’s Festival is down to be a match between last year’s bumper heroine Bambino Fever and recent JP McManus acquisition Oldschool Outlaw.
There isn’t much between them on their running earlier in the season, and Bambino Fever has that extra run under her belt and the all-important Cheltenham Festival form. She was so impressive in the bumper last year, and in truth, I’d find it hard to oppose her too strongly. Though that said, I thought that about Brighterdaysahead in this very race a few years ago…
It might be that we look to the ‘without’ markets following declarations, but there is also a good bit of sense in securing some of the 33/1 each-way for small stakes about Kim Bailey & Mat Nichols’ talented and likeable mare White Noise.
An interview earlier this week with her regular pilot Tom Bellamy confirmed that she was being aimed at the race, and on what she has done this season, I’d have her in the ruck between 10/1-16/1 and certainly not the fairly unconsidered 33/1 shot with Bet365 amongst a few others.
White Noise has put together three impressive wins on decent ground this season, all the while suggesting of being nowhere near her ceiling, and then went on to put down a clear career best over 2m3f on heavy ground in a Grade 2 at Warwick.
She travelled better than anything that day, and only the mud-loving, strong-staying Kingston Queen could get her measure. The 2m1f of the New course on decent ground is about as perfect a set of conditionsas you could lay out for White Noise, and she’ll certainly outrun her price. Look out nearer the time for potential ‘without’ plays too…
Tip 2: White Noise ‘without Bambino Fever and Oldschool Outlaw’
The ante-post recommendation to back White Noise for today’s Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle that opens the card is still valid (with reasoning below), and in fact you can get a similar if not better price and place terms now.
I’d certainly not put you off that, but given the perceived stated superiority of the two market leaders, it could be beneficial to also have an each-way bet ‘without Bambino Fever and Oldschool Outlaw.’
Bambino Fever is rock solid and I’d be very surprised if she doesn’t win, but Oldschool Outlaw might be a little more iffy as the vibes around her and the Gordon Elliott string generally this last week haven’t been great.
As there is only a point or two difference in price between taking the option ‘without Bambino Fever’ or ‘without Bambino Fever and Oldschool Outlaw,’ it makes sense to take Gordon Elliott’s mare out of the equation in case she does show her form.
At 20/1 each-way with Bet365 for 3 places (so she could finish 5th and we’d still nab a profit) White Noise really is significantly overpriced in that market too. She has been very good this season and has evidence to suggest she’s as good as those (with scope to improve for this test) in single figures in that market.
A good-looking opener to Thursday with a short-priced favourite at the head of the market followed by the only horse to have beaten her means the front two could be ahead of this field. I’ve looked to a market without that duo as while 4 places are widely available, there’s 3 places up for grabs in this without market and I think that LA CONQUIERE could be best of the rest so appeals as the right play in this race via that market.
The yard took this three years ago with Youwearitwell and Jamie Snowden has made it known that he holds this mare in the same bracket but suggests she has more speed that his previous winner of this race. She lost last time out but racing against her elders, giving weight away and was raised 5lbs for it, so she lost nothing in defeat and showed she can mix it with seasoned rivals.
LA CONQUIERE (W/O Bambino Fever & Oldschool Outlaw) – 0.5 STAR EW @ 13/2 (3 places 1/5)
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| Selection | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bambino Fever | 1/1 |
| Oldschool Outlaw | 9/2 |
| Charme De Faust | 10/1 |
| Echoing Silence | 10/1 |
| Carrigmoornaspruce | 12/1 |
| Selma De Vary | 16/1 |
| La Conquiere | 16/1 |
| Mille Et Une Vies | 20/1 |
| Diamond Du Berlais | 20/1 |
| Kingston Queen | 20/1 |
| Highland Crystal | 20/1 |
| Future Prospect | 25/1 |
| Full Of Life | 33/1 |
| Manganese | 33/1 |
| Place De La Nation | 33/1 |
| White Noise | 40/1 |
| Amen Kate | 40/1 |
| St Irene | 50/1 |
| Blue Velvet | 50/1 |
| Jackie Hobbs | 50/1 |
| Al Fonce | 66/1 |
| Louve D'Irlande | 66/1 |
| Chosen Comrade | 66/1 |
| Scavengers Reign | 125/1 |
| Belle Montrose | 200/1 |
| Mares' Novices Hurdle: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Time | Distance | Type |
| Thurs 12/03/2026 | 13:20 | 2m 1f | Hurdle |
The Mares’ Novices Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle race for novice mares that has been run at Cheltenham Festival since 2016. Run on the Old Course over a distance of 2 miles and 1 furlong, the race is open to mares aged four and older. It is a relatively new addition to the festival’s race card but has quickly established itself as a key event on the schedule.
The Mares’ Novices Hurdle features 8 hurdles to be jumped, and has been won by some notable mares in its short history, including Epatante and Roksana.
The Mares’ Novices Hurdle showcases some of the most talented young mares in National Hunt racing. The race is a key stepping stone for mares who are looking to establish themselves as stars of the future.
The Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is a race that continues to grow in quality each year, and it’s one Will Smith and Dave Young always monitor closely through the season. With many of these mares still learning and improving from run to run, there’s often room for the market to overlook a performer who’s progressing at a good rate.
You may see the occasional ante-post opinion for this race if Will or Dave feel a mare has taken a big step forward and hasn’t been fully recognised by the market. Early selections can be especially useful here, as this division can change shape quickly depending on how the top yards campaign their youngsters. Head over to our ante-post tips page and you’ll find all of their early selections there.
Once final declarations are confirmed, race-day advice will give a clearer look at the likely pace, how the form ties together, and which mares might improve again for stepping up in grade. This is a race where both analysts pay particular attention to strong finishing efforts earlier in the season. All of Will & Dave’s Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle tips can be found at the top of this page and on our main horse racing tips page on the day of the race.
From time to time, one of their 2026 Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle selections may feature in Will Smith’s EW Lucky 15 during the Festival. His Lucky 15s have produced excellent long-term results, and this race has provided some eye-catching prices over the years.
Along with ante-post, daily, and EW Lucky 15 tips, WhichBookie will also be sharing Placepot tips on ach day of the Cheltenham Festival. You can also view our extra place races list to see which betting sites are paying out on more places than the industry standard.
This race has been very consistent in terms of age and profile. All ten winners were aged either five or six, and every winner finished in the first three on their previous start. Six of the ten had run at least four times over hurdles, while all had either already faced geldings or won a graded mares’ hurdle last time out.
Favourites have struggled, with the last seven market leaders beaten, six of them starting at under 3/1. Trainer patterns are also clear, with Willie Mullins 0-22 in the last five renewals, while Henry de Bromhead has a stronger recent record. Nine of the ten winners had already placed over at least 2m2f, highlighting the importance of proven stamina at this trip.
The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is run over 2 miles and 179 yards on the New Course at Cheltenham.
The race is restricted to novice mares, meaning female horses in their first season competing over hurdles.
It is a Grade 2 race and has quickly become an important target for top-class novice mares.
The race was introduced to the Cheltenham Festival programme in 2016 to strengthen opportunities for mares.
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Thanks Will. Really great insight to racing.