Cheltenham countdown: Is Melon ripe for Supreme glory?

Yes, says Tommy Lyons. No, says Darren Norris.
Cheltenham countdown: Is Melon ripe for Supreme glory?
Wed, 01 Feb, 2017 - 00:00
Darren Norris

Yes, says Tommy Lyons

After the best part of a year of being touted as something a little bit special, Melon made his long-awaited hurdling debut, on Sunday afternoon, and produced a performance which resulted in him being promoted to favouritism for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

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