MOUTH WATERING

Jason Heavey's race by race guide to day one

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1.20 SKY BET SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE 2m (87 yards) Grade One

OLD PARK STAR can get Nicky Henderson off to a perfect start.

The six-year-old has been faultless in winning all three races this season, jumping with fluency and galloping home relentlessly.

He made most of the running when scoring at Cheltenham in November and then ran away from a deep field to win by 18 lengths at Haydock.

He is straightforward and Nico de Boinville will probably let him bowl along near the head of the pace.

You need to stay to win this race and Old Park Star will definitely get further so I expect him to repel a strong Irish challenge up the hill.

Mighty Park heads a three-strong Willie Mullins pack and won by 38 lengths on his only start over hurdles at Fairyhouse.

He is a talking horse but the vibes are hard to ignore.

El Cairos has terrific speed and if it became a dash in the home straight he would take some beating while Talk The Talk is solid.

SOBER GLORY is a great each-way bet at 14-1. He has won six out of seven and his only blip came at Sandown.

TIP: OLD PARK STAR

Each-way: Sober Glory

2.00 SINGER ARKLE CHALENGE TROPHY 1m 7f (199 yards) Grade One

KOPEK DES BORDES is hard to get away from in a classy renewal. Last year's Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner has only had one run over fences when strolling home at Navan in November.

Wilie Mullins does not seem too concerned that he has only run once this season and he impressed his trainer in his recent workouts and schooling.

He could have too much pace for his rivals, notably Lulamba.

The latter is also a seriously good horse and is three from thee over fences. His latest victory at Newbury against more streetwise animals may not have been visually impressive but he may have learned plenty.

Lulamba may just lack the speed of Kopek Des Bordes over two miles and could end up being better over a longer trip