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2026 Mares Chase

Benjy23 said:
Not sure how she's achieved so much more than Dinoblue?
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The races are not what they used to be, but she has won two of the premier handicaps in the national hunt season. I think that's a better achievement than winning small field Graded races, of which there are far too many in Ireland.
 
Benjy23 said:
That's not what it said mind
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I know but what she's done in the past means very little in March. She's officially regressed this season albeit by a little whereas PA has had a season like no other. The double she completed was incredible and her run last time was poetry. If you've backed Dinoblue you are hoping she gets there in peak form but also that the ground isn't testing like the year she got beat. There definitely shouldn't be the difference in prices between the two like there currently is.
 
I haven't backed Dinoblue as I feared she may be retired, or be on the decline at 9 and the price has never allowed me to since she reappeared. And I won't be now in what's a competitive enough contest.

Interestingly Panic Attack is actually a year older. Remarkable what she's achieved this year for sure, but she was rated in the 130s for both those handicaps. Dinoblue is a genuine Grade 2 performer, who's actually won a Grade 1. I'm not saying she can't beat her I just feel Dinoblue has achieved more to date. But I get the history of the races Panic Attack won may sway some people's views.

For what it's worth, I've actually backed Only By Night, as my only bet in the race. Which I'll let ride and still think she'd be an interesting contender but I wouldn't be confident at this point by any means.
 
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Benjy23 said:
I haven't backed Dinoblue as I feared she may be retired, or be on the decline at 9 and the price has never allowed me to since she reappeared. And I won't be now in what's a competitive enough contest.

Interestingly Panic Attack is actually a year older. Remarkable what she's achieved this year for sure, but she was rated in the 130s for both those handicaps. Dinoblue is a genuine Grade 2 performer, who's actually won a Grade 1. I'm not saying she can't beat her I just feel Dinoblue has achieved more to date. But I get the history of the races Panic Attack won may sway some people's views.

For what it's worth, I've actually backed Only By Night, as my only bet in the race. Which I'll let ride and still think she'd be an interesting contender but I wouldn't be confident at this point by any means.
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Sure I read somewhere last year that doctor Dino mares form does seem to decline fairly quickly from 8/9 l, I’ve been waiting for this to happen but Dinoblue still looks to set a fair standard. Not pocket talk, I’m all over Spindleberry, but have panic attack covered. Can’t fully weigh up her form, or be certain she’ll carry the form for another race this season….been to the well a few times already.
 

DIVA LUNA (Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase)​

“It is a red-hot Mares’ Chase, and it will be no walk in the park whatsoever, but she has every right to be there this year. She is in very good form and schooled well on Thursday.

“I think we have got her just about spot on. We have got plenty of work into her since she has returned from her setback. Although she is a novice I’m not worried so we will drive on.”
 

PANIC ATTACK​

“I think she has got a great chance in the Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase. She is in great form and has had a phenomenal season.

"I don’t know why that is at ten years old, but she just seems to be getting better and is worth her place in the line up here.”
 
Never in doubt that I don’t think. Jump 4 out was beautiful.

Some mare.
 
Probably a year too late but she wouldn’t have been out of place yesterday…..

10 year old next year.
 
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Jade will fill the 🦕 void next year if Dino’s off to the breeding shed
 
Will Kargese stick to 2 miles or go for the Mares Chase next year.

Always thought she's a 2 miler to be fair
 
Hurricane fly said:
Will Kargese stick to 2 miles or go for the Mares Chase next year.

Always thought she's a 2 miler to be fair
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Can’t see her stepping up, though she surprised me with how well she saw out the arkle tbf always thought 2m was her limit.
 
Only by Night did - though she obviously didnt win the Arkle.
 
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