GORDON ELLIOTT will be hoping for a couple of big winners as he sends a strong team to the 2024 Cheltenham Festival.
The Meath trainer will look to replicate past success after enjoying three winners last year.
Along with his success, Elliott had a number of close misses at the Festival which contrasted similarly to recent years.
In 2022, the trainer took home two winner while he had a huge seven back in 2020.
As we gear up for a huge week in Cheltenham, Elliott has his eyes set on competing with fellow Irish giants.
If you’re not able to attend the upcoming Festival in person, here are the TV and streaming details.
And here, SunSport takes a look at the man behind the trainer.
What age is Gordon Elliott and where is he from?
Elliott is from Meath and was born on March 2, 1978.
He is 46.
What is his net worth?
It is not entirely clear what Elliott’s exact worth is.
However, with the help of Racing Post’s in depth database and a trusty calculator, he is estimated to have raked in €41,047,611 in Irish races since 2007.
His biggest career win to-date came in April 2019, when Tiger Rolls’ winning of the Grand National bagged him €500,000.
He’s not been afraid of reinvesting that money, having spent €1 MILLION on seven horses in December 2022.
What has he said about the Cheltenham Festival 2024?
Gordon Elliott is not sweating a drop in distance for the apple of his eye Brighterdaysahead.
Elliott has beamed about the favourite for the Mares’ Novice all season and she arrives to the Cheltenham Festival with an unbeaten record of three over hurdles.
She won over 2m5f at Navan last month and despite looking a stayer that day, Elliott has no doubt about the speed of his improving mare.
Elliott said: “She’s not flashy at home but she knows how to win and we’re really happy with her at home.
“She jumped really well at Navan last time — she’s getting more professional each time she runs.
“The drop in trip is of no concern, I didn’t really want to run her over 2m5f last time but she missed a bit of time and I had to run her.”
Brighterdaysahead will however face stern challenges from Jade De Grugy and Dysart Enos.