|}The Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to mares aged four years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of 2 miles and 2 furlongs (3,621 metres) and during the race there are ten hurdles to be jumped. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late January or early February.
The race was first run in 2011 and was awarded Grade 3 status in 2014.
In 2014 the race was renamed in honour of Solerina,[1] the Irish mare who won 22 races between 2002 and 2006. The race is currently sponsored by EcoFriendly Cups.
Most successful jockey (3 wins):
Most successful trainer (9 wins):
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Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | |
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2011 | Our Girl Salley | 6 | Barry Geraghty | Mrs Prunella Dobbs | |
2012 | Ceol Rua | 7 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins | |
2013 | Glens Melody | 5 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | |
2014 | Gitane Du Berlais | 4 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | |
2015 | Morning Run | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins | |
2016 | Limini | 5 | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins | |
2017 | Shattered Love | 6 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott | |
2018 | Laurina | 5 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | |
2019 | Honeysuckle | 5 | Rachael Blackmore | Henry De Bromhead | |
2020 | Minella Melody | 6 | Rachael Blackmore | Henry De Bromhead | |
2021 | Roseys Hollow | 7 | Mark Walsh | Jonathan Sweeney | |
2022 | Allegorie De Vassy | 5 | Sean O'Keeffe | Willie Mullins | |
2023 | Ashroe Diamond | 6 | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins | |
202 | Jade De Grugy | 5 | Brian Hayes | Willie Mullins |