Brighterdaysahead enjoys Sunday stroll at Navan
Gordon Elliott’s charge warms up for Cheltenham with easy win.
Brighterdaysahead looks set to head to Cheltenham with high hopes after winning the Apple’s Jade Mares Novice Hurdle at Navan with ease. The Gordon Elliott-trained five-year-old came into the race unbeaten in four starts, having taken two bumpers and a couple of hurdle contests – latterly the Grade Three Feathard Lady Mares Novice Hurdle at Down Royal in November. She was the 1-3 favourite when stepping up in trip at Navan for a Listed heat over two miles and five furlongs, a significant increase from her previous outings at two miles or two miles and a furlong. The extra distance clearly did not hinder her at all, however, as she travelled and jumped with ease throughout and was left to stroll home to a 12-length success under Jack Kennedy. Her odds have now been trimmed for the Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at the Festival, moving from 7-2 to 3-1 with Betfair and Coral.Different class! 💪
Brighterdaysahead books her place in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle with a bloodless success in the Listed Apple’s Jade Mares Novice Hurdle @NavanRacecourse. Now 5⃣ from 5⃣, there is no saying how high she might go.@gelliott_racing | @jackkennedy15 pic.twitter.com/a2vbXIXb8C — Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 11, 2024
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