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17 January 2026
Saturday 17th January
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Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 144y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts at this distance (80%)
Impressive Listed win at Sandown and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie
131-11
Age: 6
Weight: 11-9
OR: 136
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | NvHL | 11-0 | 1/5 | Soldier Reeves (5½L) | 7/2 | - | 137 |
| 9 Nov 25 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 3MdH | 11-4 | 1/7 | Tread Carefully (3L) | 8/11F | - | 118 |
| 20 Mar 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-4 | 1/7 | Three Pikes (3¾L) | 8/11F | - | 117 |
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 16f Hy | 2NHF | 11-8 | 3/7 | Crackerjacque (6½L) | 100/30 | - | 112 |
| 10 Nov 24 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 1/10 | Edward Sexton (nk) | 7/1 | - | 112 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Made it 2-2 over hurdles with 12l win at Cheltenham and he holds leading claims
323-11
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 142
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 2NvH | 11-6 | 1/10 | Glance At Midnight (12L) | 5/2 | - | 143 |
| 24 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/6 | Un Sens A La Vie (3L) | 11/2 | - | 126 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-3 | 3/9 | Pink Pony Club (8L) | 6/4F | - | 104 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Sft | 4MdNHF | 11-7 | 2/8 | Bold Action (4L) | 7/2 | - | 107 |
| 10 Nov 24 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 4NHF | 10-13 | 3/10 | Hurricane Pat (5L) | 5/1 | - | 107 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Enjoys weights turnaround with Hurricane Pat from Sandown but was no match for that rival
312
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 130
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | NvHL | 11-3 t | 2/5 | Hurricane Pat (5½L) | 10/1 | - | 128 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | 2MdH | 11-4 t1 | 1/14 | Gaelic Pride (½L) | 14/1 | - | 124 |
| 29 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-3 | 3/11 | Crest Of Stars (2L) | 9/4J | - | 100 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (42%)
2-2 over hurdles but this is tougher and others have more substance to their form
211-11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: 125
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-7 | 1/8 | Quaviste (4L) | 13/8 | - | 125 |
| 13 Nov 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/8 | Lock Stock (½L) | 100/30 | - | 117 |
| 14 Apr 25 | Hex Hexham | 16f Gd | 4NHF | 11-2 | 1/8 | Lipstick Traces (11L) | 7/4F | - | 107 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 5NHF | 10-6 | 1/5 | Hunters Spring (2L) | EvensF | - | 90 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 4MdNHF | 10-9 | 2/7 | Kiwi Rush (3¼L) | 6/1 | - | 87 |
Smart stayer on Flat in his prime; encouraging start to jumps career but looks vulnerable
13
Age: 8
Weight: 11-4
OR: 119
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 22.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-7 | 3/7 | Country Code (5½L) | 7/2 | - | 122 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Hex Hexham | 20f Hy | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/8 | Cushendun (½L) | 9/4 | - | 111 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 12f Hy | 2Hc | 9-6 | 10/22 | Castle Cove (15L) | 66/1 | 101 | 91 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Lon Longchamp | 20f VSft | G1 | 9-2 | 7/8 | Caballo De Mar (15L) | 28/1 | - | 100 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Cur Curragh | 17f Y | Hc | 10-2 v | 28/30 | Puturhandstogether (47L) | 50/1 | 105 | 60 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 18f GS | G2 | 9-7 v | 6/8 | Sweet William (16½L) | 66/1 | 105 | 100 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Useful, four-time Flat winner; promise on hurdle debut but considerable improvement needed
3
Age: 8
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 2H | 11-0 ht | 3/9 | Fresh Perspective (6½L) | 33/1 | - | 105 |
| 20 Oct 25 | Pon Pontefract | 18f Sft | 2 | 9-6 ht | 2/4 | Divine Comedy (16L) | 22/1 | 80 | 84 |
| 23 Sep 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 14f St | 4Hc | 9-6 ht | 7/11 | Tryfan (12½L) | 28/1 | 82 | 76 |
| 28 Jul 25 | Gal Galway | 17f Y | Hc | 10-6 ht1 | 5/20 | Filey Bay (7½L) | 125/1 | 83 | 84 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-8 | 8/10 | Jolly Jack Tar (12L) | 28/1 | 84 | 71 |
| 1 Jun 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 14f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 8/12 | Road To Wembley (10½L) | 25/1 | 85 | 77 |
Verdict
Nicky Henderson has won three of the last six runnings and can add to that tally with OLD PARK STAR. Hurricane Pat is the danger.
Old Park Star
Betting Forecast:
8/11 Old Park Star,
7/4 Hurricane Pat,
10/1 Soldier Reeves,
14/1 Japetus,
66/1 Tashkhan,
100/1 Wahraan
Relevant Tips
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