Despite the relatively recent retirement of star hurdler Honeysuckle, owner Kenny Alexander holds a strong hand in the mares hurdling division with both Gala Marceau and Telmesomethinggirl on course for the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Despite the relatively recent retirement of star hurdler Honeysuckle, owner Kenny Alexander holds a strong hand in the mares hurdling division with both Gala Marceau and Telmesomethinggirl on course for the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Connections of Ashroe Diamond are getting excited ahead of a likely tilt at the Mares’ Hurdle at the Festival, following a comfortable victory in the Grade 2 Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle at Doncaster.

Willie Mullins registered a third SBK Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle courtesy of a fine performance from Ashroe Diamond.

Racing fans will be treated to a star-studded cast of names at Cheltenham Trials Day on Saturday, with Jonbon, Stay Away Fay and Impaire Et Passe entered for an exciting eight-race card.