Gordon Elliott is taking a big risk, and it could pay off in a major way.

Brighterdaysahead, a promising five-year-old, is set to take on one of the biggest challenges of her career at the Cheltenham Festival.

Rather than opting for the Mares Hurdle, which seemed like the safer bet, her connections have chosen to go all in and face off against Constitution Hill in the Unibet Champion Hurdle. It’s a bold decision, but one that might just make history.

A Perfect Season So Far

Brighterdaysahead has been in stellar form this season, winning all three of her starts.

Her most recent victory came at Leopardstown on December 29, where she put on a display that left everyone in awe.

Her triumph in the Savills Hurdle, where she stormed to a 30-length victory over Winter Fog, was simply extraordinary.

The performance was so dominant that it raised eyebrows across the racing world.

State Man, last year’s Champion Hurdle winner, finished a distant third in that race.

But it was a telling result, as State Man went on to win the Irish Champion Hurdle in style, proving just how strong Brighterdaysahead’s form really is.

A Decisive Discussion

Gordon Elliott has been keeping Brighterdaysahead fresh since then, carefully planning her next move.

He hoped that Michael O’Leary, the owner of Gigginstown Stud, would be open to the idea of taking on Constitution Hill.

After discussions over the weekend, the decision was made: they’re going for broke and aiming for the Champion Hurdle.

Elliott shared his excitement, saying, “After discussing it with Michael and Eddie [O’Leary], we’re going to go for the Champion Hurdle with Brighterdaysahead.

None of us have won the Champion Hurdle before, and we feel this is probably our best chance yet.

Jack Kennedy, who has always been her biggest fan, will ride her.”

A Thrilling Showdown Ahead

This move is sure to electrify the racing community. The upcoming showdown between Constitution Hill and Brighterdaysahead will be one of the most anticipated events of the Festival.

With State Man potentially in the mix, along with Lossiemouth, the Champion Hurdle is shaping up to be a truly thrilling contest.

Constitution Hill, the defending Champion Hurdle winner, is in excellent form and is the odds-on favorite to retain his title.

However, there’s been plenty of money coming in for Brighterdaysahead, who is currently the second favorite at 2/1 with Paddy Power. The stage is set for a legendary clash at Cheltenham.