Paddy Brennan has made headlines all through the jumps season along with his persistence to tackle Structure Hill within the Champion Hurdle and his date with future has arrived.
The 2023 Cheltenham Competition hero returns on day one in an try to regain his crown, taking over final yr’s winner State Man and new contender Brighterdaysahead.
On the primary of 4 day by day Unbridled Cheltenham reveals, Brennan and fellow host Matt Chapman mentioned all seven races on Tuesday’s card on the Competition and had been joined on the telephone by coach Tony Mullins and jockey James Bowen.
“I think Brighterdaysahead will win the Champion Hurdle,” Brennan stated. “That 7lb allowance is a lot of weight and that could be the difference.
“I feel she’s adequate, even near stage with Structure Hill. I feel we’ll see one thing particular from her.
“I’m not here to knock Constitution Hill and if he wins, I’ll be the first man to say: ‘Well done’. He’s an unbelievable horse and racing needs him in the game, but I think we’re going to see Brighterdaysahead at her very best.”
Chapman, in the meantime, has at all times been an enormous supporter of Structure Hill and maintains his perception in Nicky Henderson’s star.
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“Turn back the clock to 2019,” Chapman stated. “Apple’s Jade went into the Champion Hurdle having won the Irish Champion Hurdle and was sent off the 7/4 favourite.
“Earlier than the race, Gordon Elliott stated: ‘She’s a monster. She’s one thing else.’ What did she do? She was no monster in any respect. We have got this once more with Brighterdaysahead.
“She has never eye-balled anything like Constitution Hill. He is a freak.
“He’ll bounce faster, he’ll journey higher and he’ll destroy her.”
