Old Park Star claimed victory in the Skybet Supreme Novices' Hurdle, the opening race of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, battling to a length-and-a-half win over Sober Glory. Nicky Henderson's unbeaten hurdler, ridden by Nico de Boinville, came into the race as the 15-8 favorite and showed remarkable toughness on the famous Cheltenham hill.

Mydaddypaddy mounted a late challenge but faded to third, a nose behind the runner-up. The race saw British-trained horses finish 1-2-3-4, with Mighty Park dropping away early after tracking the leaders. Henderson, winning the Supreme for the sixth time, praised his charge's bravery and potential for future success.

The victory marked a strong start for British trainers on the opening day, with Henderson noting the significance of the first race of the festival. He described Old Park Star as a "big baby" who could improve significantly with maturity, comparing his potential to previous Supreme winners who went on to excel over fences.