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Old Park Star makes Supreme statement at Haydock

By Racing TV

Last Updated: Sat 17 Jan 2026

Old Park Star shot to the head of the betting for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle with a devastating display at Haydock.

The sponsors of the Festival opener cut Nicky Henderson’s six-year-old to 11-4 from 7-1 after he dealt with some smart rivals with ease in the Grade Two Rossington Main.

Henderson, who has won this race with Jonbon and Jeriko Du Reponet recently, looks to have another smart youngster on his hands in the mould of Altior and Shishkin, and Old Park Star certainly has the size and scope about him to go jumping fences.

Nico de Boinville, riding his first winner since his return from injury, bounced into an early lead and while Hurricane Pat, a smart horse in his own right, tried to keep tabs, it was clear early in the straight he was struggling.

The 4-5 favourite coasted close home, but still won by 18 lengths.

“He was so professional. If anything was going to beat him it was going to be the track today and that is why his turn of foot was so devastating really,” said De Boinville.

“I couldn’t ask for anything more, I’m delighted with the horse and he’s got such a massive future ahead of him.

“He’s so straightforward, he knows exactly where his feet are but I wanted to give him a race at the same time as it’s six weeks to the Festival.

“It was the plan to load it up as much as we could and then see what we had, but he stays so well. I was worried about the track, but I’ve no worries now.”

He added: “Not many win like that, so I’m delighted, and ground doesn’t seem to bother him. I really like this horse.”

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