Elliott would 'love' Champion Hurdle tilt for Brighterdaysahead but O'Leary will make decision

Elliott said that along with Brighterdaysahead, Teahupoo in the Stayers' Hurdle is his best chance of saddling a winner at Cheltenham. He's also looking forward to watchin Wodhooh, who will like go in the Martin Pipe, and The Yellow Clay in the Turners Novice Hurdle.

Gordon Elliott said a decision on whether Brighterdaysahead goes in the Champion Hurdle or the Mares' Hurdle will be made on Monday or Tuesday. Pic: Healy Racing

Final preparations are underway at Gordon Elliott’s Cullentra House Stables as he prepares a raiding party that could reach 50 for the Cheltenham Festival, which gets underway on Tuesday week, March 11.

Most decisions have been made, and targets homed in on, but the one which National Hunt enthusiasts are most keen to get confirmation on is that of leading mare Brighterdaysahead.