Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Mares' Handicap Chase

MAID O'MALLEY did the job well in this race last year, and while she's 11 lb higher this time round and may not be gifted an easy lead with Lilith in opposition, the Stuart Coltherd-trained mare should nevertheless prove a tough nut to crack. With both Haute Estime and Lilith both needing to bounce back, La Renommee, who made an encouraging start over fences at Wetherby, is likely to emerge as the main danger.

1. MAID O'MALLEY
2. LA RENOMMEE (FR)
3. LILITH (IRE)