Watch: NotLongNow Zeros In On Cheltenham’s Mares' Division & A 20/1 Festival Tip
With the Dublin Racing Festival now in the rear-view mirror, the focus sharpens firmly on Cheltenham as the Festival countdown continues.
Week five of NotLongNow sees the Racehour team switch attention to the Mares' Division, an area of the programme that often throws up value, drama and Festival-defining performances.
In association with Bet365, host Rory Jiwani is joined once again by Ed Quigley and betting guru Pat Cooney.
They set out to cut through the hype, assess the markets and identify which mares could be peaking at exactly the right time in March.
As ever, the conversation is driven by strong opinions, informed debate and an eye firmly on ante-post value, with several key Festival races under the microscope.
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Breaking Down The Cheltenham Mares’ Contests
The panel begin by running the rule over the three major mares’ races at the Cheltenham Festival, examining how each contest is shaping up and whether the current market leaders truly deserve their positions.
Ed questions some of the shorter-priced runners, highlighting how mares’ races can often reward those willing to oppose the obvious.
Pat adds vital market context, explaining how money has flowed since the Dublin Racing Festival and where confidence appears strongest.
The trio debate profiles, prep runs and Festival records, weighing up which mares look solid and which could be vulnerable when the pressure is on at Prestbury Park.
Value Plays, Market Leaders & A Confident Call
As the discussion deepens, attention turns to where the real value might lie with horse racing betting sites.
Ed is particularly bullish on Wodhooh, putting forward a confident case for the mare as a standout option in the Mares’ Hurdle.
He outlines why her profile, form and potential for improvement make her especially appealing at current prices.
Meanwhile, Rory presses the panel on whether the market has overreacted to recent results, while Pat highlights how quickly sentiment can shift in mares’ races with one strong performance.
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