Ascot test for Nicky Henderson duo

The pecking order among the rising stars at Nicky Henderson’s yard could become slightly clearer after the Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle at Ascot today.

Both Lough Derg Spirit and Thomas Campbell will lock horns and bid to give the Seven Barrows handler a fifth victory in the Grade Two contest.

While Lough Derg Spirit impressed when making a winning debut at Kempton last month, it was a different story for Thomas Campbell who followed up his inaugural victory over hurdles at Cheltenham with a workmanlike success at the Berkshire track on his most recent outing.