Solerina to tackle Irish champion

Solerina has been confirmed on course for the AIG Irish Champion Hurdle at Leoparstown on January 23.

Sat, 01 Jan, 2005 - 10:49

Solerina has been confirmed on course for the AIG Irish Champion Hurdle at Leoparstown on January 23.

The James Bowe-trained front-running mare faded to finish fourth behind Macs Joy in the Bewleys Hotels December Festival Hurdle at the Dublin track on Wednesday, but connections have highlighted mitigating factors.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Leoparstown Place: Bewleys Hotels Place: Dublin Place: Fairyhouse Place: Navan Person: Solerina Person: James Bowe Person: Macs Joy Person: Michael Bowe Event: AIG Irish Champion Hurdle Event: Festival Hurdle Organisation: AIG

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