14:40 Cheltenham

Friday 13 March 2026

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Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 5m 7.38s

Spindleberry³⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 153| D

13/2

Has thrived since going chasing, winning Grade 1 against the males at Fairyhouse in April. Made it 5 wins on the spin when outclassing rivals at Doncaster in December and easy to forgive latest run in Irish Gold Cup (failed to settle upped in trip). Player despite giving weight all round.

Form: 111-11P

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Dinoblue^t³⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Mark Walsh| T: W P Mullins| OR: 159| CD

11/8

Made amends for her defeat in this the previous year when justifying favouritism in good style 12 months ago and has looked as good as ever this season, landing the odds last 2 starts. Looks the one to beat again.

Form: 111-211

July Flower⁷⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 143| C

6/1

Unsuited by steady pace when fifth in Mares' Hurdle at this meeting last season. Looked a natural when making a winning chase bow at Limerick before producing a smart effort to follow up in Grade 2 here (2m). Not disgraced against the males in Grade 1 at Leopardstown on Boxing Day and respected.

Form: 155-113

Only By Night^p⁷⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 148

11/1

Won first 3 starts over fences last season before excellent second in Arkle at this meeting. Made a winning return in Grade 3 at Naas in November and probably best to forgive latest run in this headgear. Up in trip but should stay (point winner).

Form: 1122-15

All The Glory^p³⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 127| D

33/1

Useful over hurdles but not quite as good in this sphere and big shock if she broke her chasing duck in this.

Form: 0-26334

Panic Attack⁵⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 147| C

11/4

Has won all 4 starts over fences since joining this yard, including Paddy Power Gold Cup here and Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Simple task for the seasonal hat-trick back at Newbury 8 weeks ago and looks primed for another huge run.

Form: 312-111

Piper Park^t³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey

50/1

Expensive point recruit who has made the track only 3 times in the last 2 years. Showed much improved form sent chasing after 14 months off when second in listed mares event at Huntingdon 5 weeks ago but another huge step forward is required.

Form: 13/6-2

Telepathique⁷⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Tom Cannon| T: L Wadham| OR: 147| D

22/1

Likeable type who won 4 of her 5 starts over fences last season and similar form this time around without winning, proving no match for Spindleberry in listed chase at Doncaster latest. Firmly up against it at this level.

Form: 211-242

Non-Runners

Diva Luna⁹²

Weight: 11-2| Age: 7

T: B Pauling J: Ben Jones

Forecasts

Dinoblue (11/8), Panic Attack (11/4), July Flower (6/1), Spindleberry (13/2), Diva Luna (8/1), Only By Night (11/1), Telepathique (22/1), All The Glory (33/1), Piper Park (50/1)

A deeper renewal than usual with the vote going to PANIC ATTACK, who has been transformed by this yard and receives weight from most of her rivals. Last year's winner Dinoblue has looked as good as ever this season and is the obvious threat, with her stablemate Spindleberry also on the shortlist.