Maureen Mullins honoured in National Hunt Chase 

The 94-year-old was the matriarch of one of the most successful and well-known families in racing.

State Man and Maureen Mullins after the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham last year. Pic: HEALY RACING

This year's National Hunt Chase will be run in honour of the late Maureen Mullins on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Mullins, who died aged 94 on February 14, was the matriarch of one of the most successful and well-known families in the sport.