Laurina enjoys Sandown stroll against one rival

Laurina had little more than a workout as she duly disposed of her solitary rival to enhance her Cheltenham claims in the Unibet Mares' Hurdle at Sandown.

All eyes were on the Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old, who was making her first appearance since landing a Grade One event at Fairyhouse in April, which came after success in the mares' novice hurdle at Cheltenham Festival.

Ruby Walsh sent Laurina to the front from the start and the six-year-old won as a 1-8 shot should without being extended, as she took her 100 per cent record over hurdles to five from five.

The race was reduced to a match after both Got Away and Smaoineamh Alainn were late withdrawals - and it turned it a one-horse a race at the business end.

Sensulano kept tabs on the hot favourite until the final two flights, from where she was put in her place and eventually beaten some 48 lengths.

Ruby Walsh gives his verdict on the win: