Old Park Star is tipped to give Great Britain a strong start in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. The race is scheduled to commence at 1.20pm on Tuesday afternoon.
The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Preview
A panel discussed their top fancies across Tuesday’s card as the Cheltenham Festival approaches. The Skybet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle took particular interest from the panel.
Nicky Henderson’s Old Park Star is at the head of the market. He will have to contend with the likes of Mighty Park, El Cairos and Talk The Talk.
Mighty Park vs Old Park Star
One panel member noted the momentum behind Mighty Park. They are tentatively backing Mighty Park, acknowledging it would be a huge training achievement for Willie Mullins.
Another panel member is delighted Mighty Park is running because it means a bigger price about Old Park Star. They respect the view of the Mullins camp, but think the old course might not suit Mighty Park. They are going with Old Park Star given the Henderson team have a great record in this race.
The panel member added that Old Park Star has surprised the team, consistently improving. They stated that he loves jumping and galloping, is straightforward, and has course form. He is the only horse in the field at 150+.
The Rossington Main Win
One panelist said that it’s a battle of the Parks and they are going with the proven one in Old Park Star. His win in the Rossington Main was impressive, posting top drawer figures.
The panelist noted it was a win by an eased down eighteen lengths from a last time out Listed winner in second in Hurricane Pat.
Closing Remarks
Old Park Star didn’t look as if he was going to burst onto the Supreme market at the head of it but it’s such an open race.