Solerina Set For Hat-trick Bid At Fairyhouse Winner of the Ballymore Properties Hatton's Grace Hurdle in 2003 and 2004, Solerina is one of 10 entries remaining after today's (Tuesday) forfeit stage for the 2005 renewal at Fairyhouse on Sunday. Successful in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan last month, Solerina will again have to face Edward O'Grady's Back In Front, who chased her home on that occasion, while Colm Murphy's recent Morgiana Hurdle winner, Brave Inca, will try and go one better than last year's second placing in the race. Other notable entries are Michael Halford's Golden Cross, winner of the Leopardstown November Handicap and English raider Sh Boom, while Sunspot is a rare French challenger still engaged. The Pierse Group Drinmore Novice Chase also sees a field of 10 standing their ground with Eamon Sheehy's Justified, impressive winner of his only two chases to date, a possible runner. Michael Hourigan's Church Island won well at Cheltenham last month and would have to be greatly respected while Far From Trouble, Kill Devil Hill and Mansony are all last time out winners who can make their presence felt in what should be a fascinating contest. There are 13 still in the Bet @ Bluesquare.com Royal Bond Novice Hurdle with recent Navan winner, O'Muircheartaigh, from the Edward O'Grady stable, likely to head the betting market. However, he faces stiff opposition with the likes of recent winners Alexander Taipan, Mounthenry and Mr Nosie sure to go well while Nicanor was unlucky when falling at the second last flight at Navan last Sunday and is bound to figure prominently.
