Solerina looks best equipped for likely mudbath

SOLERINA, best equipped to handle the surface, is the choice in the Bewleys’ Hotels December Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown this afternoon.

Of course two miles is in the short side for the gallant mare and the fact the race will be run on the inside track is another minus.

But the ground is going to be extremely testing and Solerina will gallop through it with real aplomb, which is a big bonus.