Brighterdaysahead confirmed for Champion Hurdle bid

Elliott and owner Gigginstown House Stud had been left with the dilemma of contesting the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle, for which Brighterdaysahead was a hot favourite, or tackling Constitution Hill in the main event, with the latter option now her confirmed target.

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025 - 09:51

Brighterdaysahead will contest the Unibet Champion Hurdle at next week's Cheltenham Festival.

The Gordon Elliott-trained mare has been beaten just once in her 10-race career and will head to Prestbury Park after notching back-to-back Grade One victories in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown in November and Leopardstown's Neville Hotels Hurdle at Christmas.