Easy for Dinoblue as she defends Opera Hat crown at Naas

The Willie Mullins-trained chestnut was one of three entries in the race for owner JP McManus
Easy for Dinoblue as she defends Opera Hat crown at Naas

Dinoblue ridden by Mark Walsh on their way to winning the Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase on day four of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire. 

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 - 18:32
Gary Carson

Dinoblue was a straightforward winner when defending her title in the BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Mares Chase at Naas.

The Willie Mullins-trained chestnut was one of three entries in the race for owner JP McManus, with only Gavin Cromwell’s 80-1 outsider Je T’Ai Porte not carrying the green and gold silks.

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