Solwhit looking likely to run at Festival

Solwhit is set to take his chance in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday week after pleasing trainer Charles Byrnes in a gallop on Saturday.

Despite being sidelined by injury for the best part of two years, the six-time Grade One winner has returned seemingly as good as ever, building on a promising comeback run behind Bog Warrior with an impressive victory at Naas.

“He galloped on Saturday. He worked adequately, it was nothing spectacular, but we were happy enough,” said Byrnes.