There are a number of novice mares who have a chance of landing a victory in this race at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival. Allegorie De Vassy is one of several Willie Mullins-trained charges who must stand a chance, with the trainer specialising in bringing through talented mares when it comes to the Festival stage.
The five-year-old is only likely to make one appearance before Cheltenham 2023 and there was plenty to like about a victory over two miles and two furlongs at Fairyhouse. Sent off as the 4/7 favourite for the race in Ireland, it was an eleven-length facile win in the end and there could be more to come from the Rich Ricci-owned runner.
Brandy Love is also likely to line up for the Mullins yard and this is a six-year-old who has to be regarded as among the Cheltenham betting favourites for this race. Sent off as the 4/5 favourite for a two-mile hurdle race at Naas and it will be interesting to see which horse Paul Townend decides to ride.
As if the Willie Mullins dominance wasn’t enough for you, he could have a third contender in the form of Statuaire. Perhaps this horse could be the best Cheltenham each-way bet of all, with a win in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle coming as something of a surprise considering that the runner was sent off at 8/1.
A victory over My Mate Mozzie was a defining moment in this mares’ career, with the horse having recorded wins in Downpatrick and Wexford.