Nic Doggett provides an overview of the key things to note on Wednesday.Augusta in the spotlight The Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle (14:45) is named in honour of the great mare, who, owned by Ger O’Brien and Sean Deane – aka the Hammer & Trowel syndicate - won the Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham for six consecutive seasons from 2009 to 2014. Ironically, unlike a host of fellow Closutton residents including Call The Police (2011), Annie Power (2016) and Jade De Grugy (2025), Wednesday’s Grade 3 was one contest she didn’t win, with her season more often than not starting at Cheltenham itself. The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at the Festival is surely on the mind of...
