Cheltenham Race 3 - Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (Gbb Race)
DINOBLUE (2) Made a mess of them when winning by 11L last start in a chase at Naas and stepping back up in trip. On a winning streak the last 2 runs. One of the major hopes. PANIC ATTACK (7) Led all the way when winning by 14L last run in a chase at Newbury. Hasn't put a foot wrong this campaign with 3 wins from as many starts. Should go close. SPINDLEBERRY (1) Didn't finish at Leopardstown on Feb 2nd. Paul Townend is a bonus. Going well this preparation. Honest enough to be an each way player. JULY FLOWER (3) Proven record first up. In the money when 3rd last run in a chase at Leopardstown. Expected to be flashing home. Market may be ultimate guide.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish at Leopardstown on Feb 2nd. Paul Townend rates highly. Has won 2 from 3 starts this preparation. Not out of this.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 02/02/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 5U | $450,100.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | Soft | D J Mullins | 71kg | 6:29.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/12/2025 | 53 | LR OPEN M 4U | $147,020.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Good | Danny Mullins | 72.5kg | 5:03.36 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | 200 | LR OPEN M 4U | $51,460.00 | Clonmel | 4224m | Soft | P Townend | 73kg | 5:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 20/04/2025 | 57 | G1 OPEN 5U | $171,590.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | D J Mullins | 71kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2025 | 71 | LR OPEN M 5U | $51,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 4425m | Soft | P Townend | 67.5kg | 5:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2024 | 225 | CHSE M 4U | $26,880.00 | Cork | 4224m | Y | P Townend | 73kg | 5:29.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |
| 5/16 | 02/05/2024 | 32 | LR NHDLE M 4U | $56,370.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/17 | 31/03/2024 | 67 | G1 NHDLE M 4U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Michael O'sullivan | 72kg | 5:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/01/2024 | 265 | MHDLE M 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 73kg | 6:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/05/2023 | 125 | FLAT M 4U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GY | J Townend | 75kg | 4:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/6 | 30/12/2022 | - | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Was rock solid when winning by 11L last start in a chase at Naas and back to a rise in trip. Can't knock the form winning 2 on the bounce. Great chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 07/02/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN M 5U | $44,520.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:18.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.13 |
| 1/3 | 01/01/2026 | 45 | G3 OPEN M 5U | $58,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 4425m | Y | Mark Walsh | 71kg | 5:51.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.25 |
| 2/5 | 17/11/2025 | 199 | G2 OPEN 5U | $94,570.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Mark Walsh | 71kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 02/05/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN M 5U | $128,410.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Y | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 5:13.20 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $1.57 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN M 5U | $233,540.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 5:05.64 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/3 | 08/02/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN M 5U | $43,360.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 74kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2024 | 19 | G1 OPEN 5U | $229,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GY | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/12/2024 | 222 | G2 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2024 | 46 | G1 CHSE 5U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2024 | 40 | G2 CHSE M 5U | $215,580.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 73kg | 5:34.77 | 8-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/5 | 04/02/2024 | 39 | G1 CHSE 5U | $257,380.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | YS | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | 4:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Proven record when resuming. Looked good when 3rd last run in a chase at Leopardstown. Has a great burst of speed late. Keep safe for trifectas.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/12/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 4U | $189,900.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 4:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Darragh O'keeffe | 68.5kg | 4:02.56 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 19/10/2025 | 169 | CHSE M 4U | $29,740.00 | Limerick | 3822m | YS | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 5:24.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.53 |
| 5/6 | 03/05/2025 | 53 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | 5:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/03/2025 | 72 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $223,130.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 72kg | 4:53.87 | 6-3-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2024 | 225 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $73,440.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 70kg | 4:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/14 | 18/05/2024 | 27 | G1 HDLE H 5U | $638,300.00 | Auteuil | 5100m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 64kg | 5:58.88 | 13-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2024 | 28 | G2 HDLE H 5U | $288,080.00 | Auteuil | 4300m | SH | Kevin Nabet | 62kg | 5:20.29 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2024 | 21 | G3 HDLE H 5U | $224,630.00 | Auteuil | 3900m | Heavy | Kevin Nabet | 62kg | 4:49.73 | 8-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2024 | 68 | G3 HDLE H 5U | $224,630.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Heavy | Kevin Nabet | 62kg | 4:31.43 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 99/9 | 26/12/2023 | 30 | G1 NHDLE 3U | $145,200.00 | Aintree | 3319m | Soft | Felix De Giles | 70.5kg | 4:27.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and really dug deep when winning by a nose first up last preparation in a chase at Naas. Winkers on could be an important change. Could put in your exotics.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/12/2025 | 48 | G1 OPEN 5U | $237,370.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2025 | 192 | G3 OPEN 4U | $68,660.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2025 | 51 | G1 OPEN 5U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 5U | $354,390.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Keith Donoghue | 70kg | 3:53.57 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/02/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN M 5U | $73,800.00 | Exeter | 3519m | Good Soft | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:21.37 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2024 | 16 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $73,710.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 69.5kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2024 | 204 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/16 | 02/05/2024 | 32 | LR NHDLE M 4U | $56,370.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/17 | 31/03/2024 | 70 | G1 NHDLE M 4U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | K M Donoghue | 72kg | 5:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2024 | 38 | NHDLE M 4U | $68,060.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | K M Donoghue | 73kg | 3:54.38 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/17 | 14/12/2023 | 25 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | K M Donoghue | 73kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr.
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of 10/1 and made some ground when 4th last start in a chase at Huntingdon. Winkers on could be an important change. Unfortunately, it seems unlikely.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN M 5U | $72,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | 5:30.12 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $118,760.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75.5kg | 5:12.53 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/3 | 18/12/2025 | 53 | CHSE M 4U | $27,180.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Heavy | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 4:46.24 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,510.00 | Aintree | 3178m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74.5kg | 3:52.45 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 71.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/2 | 11/10/2025 | 177 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,900.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Firm | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74.5kg | 4:05.60 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 14/16 | 17/04/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 73kg | 5:00.01 | 13-15-14 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 75.5kg | 4:55.10 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 73kg | 3:40.49 | 9-7-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $110,700.00 | Ascot Uk | 3156m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 3:42.96 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $42,710.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 77kg | 6:38.54 | 5-5-5-4-5-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 71.5kg | 4:55.00 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Made every post a winner when winning by 14L last run in a chase at Newbury. Flawless this preparation with 3 wins from as many starts. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/01/2026 | 46 | LR OPEN M 5U | $71,610.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 6:03.04 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.25 |
| 1/24 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $453,740.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 66kg | 6:40.87 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2025 | 280 | STPLE HCP 4U | $290,390.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 5:14.87 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 5:13.28 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.63 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $83,030.00 | Windsor | 4061m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:14.39 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/10 | 28/12/2024 | 24 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $32,290.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 4:00.20 | 9-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/12/2024 | 649 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $36,300.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 72.5kg | 3:51.10 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/02/2023 | 27 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $30,650.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | H Cobden | 76kg | 6:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/01/2023 | 33 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $53,290.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | Tom Scudamore | 71kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2022 | 37 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $47,140.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Soft | Tom Scudamore | 70kg | 5:10.63 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/3 | 19/11/2022 | 28 | NCHSE M 4U | $29,600.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 5:01.15 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong effort to run into 2nd last time in a chase at Huntingdon. Tongue tie on could be an important change. Might have to make up considerable ground. This will pose a challenge.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/02/2026 | 405 | LR OPEN M 5U | $72,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 5:30.12 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2024 | 328 | HDLE 4U | $28,820.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 66.5kg | 3:59.84 | 6-4-6 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/02/2024 | 104 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 70kg | 4:09.83 | 11-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 22/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 2nd last time in a chase at Doncaster. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/12/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN M 4U | $147,020.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 5:03.36 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/11/2025 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $108,860.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 76kg | 5:02.43 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/11/2025 | 269 | LR CHSE M 4U | $73,800.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 5:14.08 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/4 | 06/02/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN M 5U | $94,160.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 5:10.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 19/01/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $92,250.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | Good | Tom Cannon | 77.5kg | 5:32.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN M 4U | $55,350.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 5:15.04 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,670.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 68kg | 4:04.00 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2024 | 337 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74kg | 5:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 28/11/2023 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 4:14.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/11/2023 | 210 | NHDLE M 4U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 4:07.31 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 17/20 | 13/04/2023 | 48 | G2 FLAT M 46 | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3410m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 4:01.16 | - | 0 |
| 90.4L | $101.00 |