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.

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.

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

Ashroe Diamond is expected to use the Grade Two Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle at Doncaster as a stepping stone for the Cheltenham Festival.