Ballyandy has big chance to get me off to the perfect start

Ballyandy has done well since winning the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury last month

Ballyandy: bookmakers make him Melon's biggest threatCredit: Mark Cranham

At long last it’s time for the talking to stop and for the action to begin.

I start with one of my best chances of the entire week, Ballyandy, who is a couple of points shorter in the Grade 1 Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (1.30) betting now than he was a few days ago when Moon Racer and Movewiththetimes were still entered.

While his chance has obviously been boosted by the non-appearance of that talented pair, there are still 14 runners declared, and they include the Willie Mullins challenger Melon.

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Published on 13 March 2017inPreviews

Last updated 15:03, 13 March 2017

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