Brighterdaysahead shows class in Aintree Hurdle 

The victory could prove a hurdling swansong. 

Brighterdaysahead and Jack Kennedy win the Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) for owner Gigginstown House Stud and trainer Gordon Elliott with groom Sinead O'Brien. Pic: Healy Racing

Brighterdaysahead relished the step up in trip to showcase her best once again on Merseyside and secure William Hill Aintree Hurdle glory.

Gordon Elliott’s star mare had secured top honours over this course and distance as a novice in 2024 but has since predominantly raced over shorter where she has been one of the standout performers in the two-mile hurdling division.