Cheltenham wrap: Dinoblue defends her Mares' Chase crown

Cheltenham wrap: Dinoblue defends her Mares' Chase crown

Dinoblue again showed her toughness and reliability with a successful defence of her Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase crown at Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Day Four: Dinoblue wins Mares’ Chase for Willie Mullins, as Patrick Mullins rides 50/1 shot to victory in opener

It’s Gold Cup day in the final installment of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, with British hopefuls hoping to finally wrestle the big prize from Irish hands for the first time since 2018.

Dinoblue goes back-to-back in Mares' Chase - SportsNewsIreland SportsNewsIreland Live Scores

Dinoblue (11/8 favourite) repeated her victory of last year when taking the 2026 renewal of the Grade 2 Mrs Paddy Power Mares Chase. Competing in the race for the third year in succession – having won last year and finished runner-up to Limerick Lace in 2024 – the J.P. McManus-owned nine-year-old daughter of Doctor Dino gave her trainer Willie Mullins a fourth winner in the last six editions of the race. The French-bred chestnut was never seriou…