Gordon Elliott aims to surpass Cheltenham win record

Gordon Elliott, a leading trainer in National Hunt racing, is preparing for the Cheltenham Festival this week. He has a strong record, including being the top trainer in 2017 and 2018, and has won around £33 million in prize money since 2006. Elliott has achieved 40 wins at the Cheltenham Festival, ranking him joint-fourth all-time. He aims to surpass Paul Nicholls' record of 49 wins. His first victory came in 2011, and he had a standout year in 2018. For the 2025 Festival, Elliott's top contenders include Teahupoo, last year's Stayers' Hurdle winner, and the impressive mare Brighterdayshead. Both horses are expected to perform well, with Brighterdayshead set to compete in the Champion Hurdle against Constitution Hill.