Summary
Brighterdaysahead, trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Jack Kennedy, won the Aintree Hurdle at the Grand National meeting. The horse was the favorite to win after losses at the Cheltenham Festival, and managed to secure victory by finishing ahead of other competitors. Elliott and Kennedy also celebrated wins in other races during the event.
Key Facts
- Brighterdaysahead won the Aintree Hurdle.
- Gordon Elliott trained Brighterdaysahead, and Jack Kennedy was the jockey.
- The horse was the favorite with odds of 13-8.
- Brighterdaysahead took the lead from Potters Charm and beat The New Lion by two and a quarter lengths.
- Jockey Kennedy praised Brighterdaysahead as a strong stayer and excellent hurdler.
- Elliott and Kennedy also won the Juvenile Hurdle with Mange Tout.
- Jango Baie won the Racing Welfare Bowl Chase by 16 lengths.
- Barton Snow completed a double win by adding the Aintree race to a Cheltenham victory.
