UNDER STARTER’S ORDERS

Laurina just Champion

STAR mare Laurina is set to be aimed at the Champion Hurdle in March, reports her trainer Willie Mullins.

Laurina (above) is likely to begin her season in the Grade 2 Coral Hurdle at Ascot in November.

Benie Des Dieux, who won the mares hurdle for Mullins at Cheltenham in March, is likely to bid for a repeat success.

She has won several times over fences but Mullins is keen to keep her to hurdles for the coming months.