LAURINA is one of a group of highly talented mares who are excelling this National Hunt season.

Apple’s Jade is obviously on top of the list of equine female stars. The Gigginstown House mare has been at the top for quite some time. This season already, the Gordon Elliott-trained mare has won the Lismullen Hurdle, the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle and the Christmas Hurdle, all against the boys. It’s difficult to believe that she has only just turned seven.