Solerina remains on course for AIG

CONNECTIONS of Solerina are hoping that the forecast rain arrives at Leopardstown to make conditions testing for the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle next Sunday.

The James Bowe-trained mare needs soft ground to compete with the best over two miles, as shown on her latest start when she was only fourth to Macs Joy in the December Festival Hurdle.

“Solerina is in good form for the race next week. The forecast is for more rain so the ground should be okay,” said the trainer’s son and assistant, Michael Bowe.