Mullins talks up Melon’s chances

Trainer Willie is confident Melon's inexperience will not be an issue when he races in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle.

The five-year-old is the current favourite for the first race of the despite having just one run to date.

He made his Irish debut in January at and he produced a stunning display to win.

Only Flown in 1992 has won the Supreme after just one race over hurdles and Mullins is confident his charge can repeat that success.

“Melon is a horse with plenty of ability who jumps well. He's a fine, strong, tall horse who has the ability but doesn't have the experience,” he said.

“The form in the two-mile division is not as strong as other years. We'll find out on the day, I suppose. Fiveforthree won the Neptune after one run and Melon has plenty of jumping experience at home. He seems a natural jumper.

“When I bought him I thought if he's good enough he's a horse, but looking at the size and scope of him now – he's really grown and matured – he could easily jump fences.”

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