Patrick Mullins expects State Man to reverse Unibet Morgiana Hurdle form with Brighterdaysahead the next time they meet.
The reigning Champion Hurdle hero suffered his first defeat in Ireland when going down by two lengths to the star mare, despite having headed his front-running rival going to the final flight.
However, Mullins told Sporting Life: “It was very disappointing to get beaten but I think fair play to Gordon, Jack and Gigginstown. Their mare is better than I gave her credit for, she’s as good as they said she is, and they rode a fantastic race.
"They had the advantage of having had a run, they had race fitness and put that to use.
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