Trailblazers can set up Hilly Way to give champion trainer 11th win

Philip McLernon: 'The idea behind introducing this race was to give handlers and owners a nice incentive to keep older horses in training.'

Punchestown hosts a seven-race cardCredit: Healy Racing

Minella Melody
12.50 Punchestown
2pts win

Kenneth Alexander has enjoyed a dream run with his mares, particularly the unbeaten Hatton's Grace Hurdle heroine Honeysuckle, and in Minella Melody Henry de Bromhead has another high-class prospect for the owner.

Minella Melody, one of the top bumper mares from last season, made an immediate impact over hurdles at Cork a month ago and she can take the step up in class in her stride when she lines up in the Voler La Vedette Mares Novice Hurdle [12.50] at Punchestown, where she faces four rivals.

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Published on 7 December 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:22, 7 December 2019

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