Get ready for a thrilling horse racing debate! Old Park Star has been a favorite for the Supreme, but our experts are here to discuss whether they'd back him for Cheltenham.
The Supreme Showdown: Old Park Star's Reign?
With the Dublin Racing Festival approaching, the novice hurdle entries are out, and while Talk The Talk showed promise over Christmas, it seems he might excel over longer distances. This leaves Old Park Star at the top of the market, and here's where it gets controversial...
Unseating the Favorite: An Extraordinary Task
Tom Segal, our Pricewise expert, believes that Nicky Henderson's horses rarely miss their mark in the Supreme. If Old Park Star maintains his form from Haydock, a 7-2 bet could be a golden opportunity. But David Jennings, our Deputy Ireland editor, adds an intriguing twist. He's shocked by the immediate 7-2 odds, suggesting this horse is a rising star at Seven Barrows. Jennings emphasizes that it will take an exceptional performance to beat Old Park Star, and he predicts odds-on status for the horse on race day.
Analyzing Old Park Star's Prospects
Andrew Sheret, our analyst, provides further insight. He argues that Henderson's top-notch two-mile novice hurdlers often triumph in the Supreme, and Old Park Star's success suggests he belongs in that elite category. Sheret highlights the substance behind the performance, noting that Old Park Star easily outran a Listed novice winner by a significant margin. In short, Old Park Star's Racing Post Rating is likely to place him among the top contenders in recent Supreme runnings, and his potential for improvement is an exciting prospect.
And this is the part most people miss... Old Park Star's style and substance make him a force to be reckoned with. But will he maintain his form until Cheltenham? Our experts are divided, and we want to hear from you!
Should Old Park Star be the favorite for Cheltenham? What do you think? Join the discussion in the comments and let us know your thoughts on this racing controversy!
