Elliott: Brighterdaysahead Champion Hurdle bid 'good for racing'

It was confirmed on Monday morning that the star mare will go up against the boys in the opening day feature at Prestbury Park

CHAMPION HURDLE-BOUND: Star mare Brighterdaysahead relaxes in the sand ring after morning excerise at Cullentra House on Monday.  Picture: Healy Racing

Brighterdaysahead is firmly on course for the Unibet Champion Hurdle at next week's Cheltenham Festival after delighting trainer Gordon Elliott in a post racing workout at Leopardstown.

The Cullentra House handler confirmed on Monday morning that his star mare would go up against the boys in the opening day feature at Prestbury Park, rather than take the perceived easier option of the Mares' Hurdle on the same card.