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, the Irish mare who won 22 races between 2002 and 2006. The race is currently sponsored by EcoFriendly Cups.
Records Most successful jockey (4 wins): Paul Townend - Glens Melody (2013), Gitane Du Berlais (2014), Laurina (2018), Aurora Vega (2025)
Most successful trainer (10 wins): Willie Mullins – Ceol Rua (2012), Glens Melody (2013), Gitane Du Berlais (2014), Morning Run (2015), Limini (2016), Laurina (2018), Allegorie De Vassy (2022), Ashroe Diamond (2023), Jade De Grugy (2024), Aurora Vega (2025)
Winners Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer 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 2024 Jade De Grugy 5 Brian Hayes Willie Mullins 2025 Aurora Vega 7 Paul Townend Willie Mullins 2026 Oldschool Outlaw 6 Mark Walsh Gordon Elliott The 2013 running took place at Leopardstown after the original fixture was abandoned due to waterlogging.
See also Horseracing in Ireland List of Irish National Hunt races
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