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Melon (GB) ch g 22nd Mar 2012Track Horse
Track Horse
Melon (GB) ch g 22nd Mar 2012
Last Win
Cork Sun, 17th Apr, 22 1/1Fav, B J Cooper
(949 days)
Last Run
Killarney Mon, 16th May, 22
2nd, 13/8Fav, P Townend
(920 days)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
8
2
1
25%
€77,625
-5.16
Chase IRE
12
3
5
25%
€114,100
-6.35
Hurdle GB
5
0
4
0%
£235,980
-5.00
Chase GB
3
0
1
0%
£41,775
-3.00
Under Rules Total
28
5
11
18%
-19.51
Form Figures
12213-52F4-42F721-4233-5PP34-1512/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 12213-52F4-42F721-4233-5PP34-1512/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
27Dec19 Leo 17f Soft 4y+ S(17K)
11-12[5/4Fav]1st of 8, 2.25L to Gallant John Joe
P Townend
6/55/4Fav
Nov 2015
Autumn Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Clement
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 422
Prices
Avg: €19,672
Median: €8,500
Maximum: €355,000
Aug 2013
August Yearling Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Newsells Park Stud
Purchaser: TINA RAU BLOODSTOCK / NICOLAS CLEMENT
€100,000
Lots Sold: 266
Prices
Avg: €130,789
Median: €80,000
Maximum: €1,500,000
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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
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Date
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Nov 2015
Autumn Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Clement
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 422
Prices
Avg: €19,672
Median: €8,500
Maximum: €355,000
Aug 2013
August Yearling Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Newsells Park Stud
Purchaser: TINA RAU BLOODSTOCK / NICOLAS CLEMENT
€100,000
Lots Sold: 266
Prices
Avg: €130,789
Median: €80,000
Maximum: €1,500,000
Reports in which Melon (GB) was mentioned
Mullins doubles up with Easy Game
Easy Game came through to pick off his stablemate Melon in the featured Grade 3 BoyleSports An Riocht Chase at Killarney to give Willie Mullins a double. Mon 16th May
Melon wins Cork's feature
Dual Champion Hurdle runner-up Melon defeated 2021 Grand National hero Minella Times to land Cork's featured Baroneracing.com Chase today, as the pair filled first and third places in the five-runner Grade 3. Sun 17th Apr
Mullins has high expectations for Allaho double
One of the most striking displays of last year’s Cheltenham Festival was Allaho’s demolition job in the Ryanair Chase and Willie Mullins is hopeful a repeat performance is in the offing. Thu 17th Mar
McManus adds Sari success to big-race win
Blue Sari completed a notable double for J.P. McManus today, landing Gowran's Holden Plant Rentals Beginners Chase half an hour after the owner's Fakir D'oudairies won the Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase at that English racecourse. Sat 19th Feb
Melon easily wins Red Mills Chase
Popular veteran Melon gained a belated second fences win today as the four-time Cheltenham festival runner-up landed Gowran's featured Grade 2 Red Mills Chase for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend. Sat 19th Feb
Chatham Street Lad out of Red Mills Chase
Chatham Street Lad is a significant non-runner from the featured Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park this afternoon leaving Melon to face just three rivals in the Grade 2 event. Sat 19th Feb
Galvin swoops late to land thrilling Savills Chase
Galvin made the breakthrough at Grade 1 level when getting up in the shadow of the winning post to touch off the odds-on A Plus Tard in a thrilling renewal of the Savills Chase at Leopardstown. Tue 28th Dec
Allaho leads home Mullins 1-2-3 in John Durkan Chase
Allaho ground it out off the front on seasonal reappearance in the Grade 1 John Durkan at Punchestown. Sun 05th Dec
Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup preview
Al Boum Photo has an enhanced opportunity to add the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup to his two famous Cheltenham titles this afternoon. Wed 28th Apr
Mullins confident Min can bounce back in Ryanair defence
Willie Mullins retains faith that Min can make a bold attempt to retain his Ryanair Chase title — despite an evident blip in his ultra-consistent record at Leopardstown last month. Thu 18th Mar
Team Mullins wins Irish Gold Cup
Danny Mullins capitalised on his cousin David Mullins' recent retirement when gaining a career biggest win on spare ride Kemboy in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown today, thus continuing the dominance of trainer Willie Mullins at the Dublin Racing Festival.. Sun 07th Feb
Mullins seeks 11th Irish Gold Cup
Kemboy and Melon give Willie Mullins a strong hand in his bid for an 11th victory in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup. Sun 07th Feb
O'Keeffe in Grade One breakthrough on A Plus Tard
A Plus Tard stayed on best to grab the honours in the final strides of a thrilling renewal of the Grade One Savills Chase at Leopardstown. Mon 28th Dec
Minella Indo heads stellar Savills Chase field
Minella Indo bids to enhance his Cheltenham Gold Cup claims in a mouthwatering renewal of the Savills Steeplechase at Leopardstown today. Mon 28th Dec
Hat-trick up in the John Durkan for Min
Min recorded his third successive victory in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown, as he led home a Willie Mullins one-two-three in the Grade One feature. Sun 06th Dec
Ryanair Chase glory for Min
Min was finally a winner in his fourth Cheltenham Festival when grinding out victory in the Ryanair Chase. Thu 12th Mar
Super Samcro back to brilliant best in Festival epic
Samcro edged out Melon — and Faugheen — in a thrilling race for the Marsh Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham. Thu 12th Mar
Faugheen sights set on third Festival triumph
There will be no more popular winner at this year’s Cheltenham Festival than Faugheen if he can strike gold in the Cotswolds for the third time in Thursday’s Marsh Novices’ Chase. Thu 12th Mar
Chacun seeks revenge in Dublin Chase
Chacun Pour Soi seeks revenge on A Plus Tard in a fascinating renewal of the Ladbrokes Dublin Chase. Sat 01st Feb
Mullins saddles quartet in Arkle
Willie Mullins is responsible for four of the seven runners in the ERSG Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown. Sat 01st Feb
Mullins' bumper winner Appreciates the step-up in trip
Willie Mullins has been out of luck in the big feature races so far at Leopardstown’s Christmas Festival, but Appreciate It (11/10 fav) gave him a double on the card when making all in the Paddy Power Games INH Flat Race. Fri 27th Dec
Melon off the mark over fences
Dual Champion Hurdle runner-up Melon (5/4 fav) got off the mark over fences with a hard-fought success in the Paddy Power Live Stream beginners’ Chase. Fri 27th Dec
Fakir another bold-jumping winner for Mark Walsh
The bookmakers were right in pricing up the Irish Stallion Farms Beginners’ Chase as a match, as Melon (9/10 fav) and Fakir D’oudairies (2/1) fought out the finish well clear of the others. Sun 10th Nov
Market movers at Navan
Paul Nolan (6 winners and 6 placed horses from 28 runners in the last three weeks) has his string in fine form, and a couple of his charges have attracted support today at Navan. Sun 10th Nov
Going updates
The going is soft to heavy at Navan ahead of today’s high-profile meeting featuring the likes of Apple's Jade, Melon, A Plus Tard and Andy Dufresne. Sun 10th Nov
Buveur D'Air bounces back for super sub Russell
Davy Russell successfully deputised for Mark Walsh as Buveur D’Air returned to something like his best to land the Betdaq Punchestown Champion Hurdle. Fri 03rd May
Betdaq Punchestown Champion Hurdle Preview
Jessica Harrington expects Supasundae to put up a stern defence of his crown in the Betdaq Punchestown Champion Hurdle. Fri 03rd May
Espoir D'Allen dazzles in the Champion Hurdle
Espoir D’Allen caused a seismic shock in the Unibet Champion Hurdle as none of the first three in the betting made the frame in the opening day highlight of the Cheltenham Festival. Tue 12th Mar
Jade just brilliant in Irish Champion Hurdle
Apple's Jade destroyed her rivals to claim the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle in stunning fashion at Leopardstown this afternoon. Sat 02nd Feb
Jade has “nothing to lose” in Irish Champion
Gordon Elliott feels he has “nothing to lose” by giving star mare Apple’s Jade a shot at the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle. Sat 02nd Feb
Sharjah's Champion Hurdle claims take off with Ryanair win
Unlucky when falling in a Grade One at this meeting last year Sharjah (6/1) continued a great 2018, that had already yielded a Galway and Morgiana Hurdle, with success in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown. Sat 29th Dec
Supasundae takes a dramatic BETDAQ Champion Hurdle
On a week filled with drama and excitement, the BETDAQ 2% Commission Punchestown Champion Hurdle certainly didn’t fail to follow the script as Supasundae took full advantage of the misfortune of his rivals to land the day four feature in front of 33,082 racegoers. Fri 27th Apr
Buveur D'Air battles hard to retain Champion crown
Buveur D'Air was made to pull out all the stops to successfully defend his crown in the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Tue 13th Mar
Review down royal 3rd Nov
Melon led home a Willie Mullins one-two in the feature race at Down Royal, the WKD HurdleFri 03rd Nov
Melon too good for WKD rivals
Melon led home a Willie Mullins 1, 2 in the feature at Down Royal this afternoon, the Grade 2 WKD Hurdle. Fri 03rd Nov
Review punchestown 25th Apr
Robbie Power enjoyed yet another big winner when driving Fox Norton home in the BoyleSports Champion Chase on the first day of the Punchestown FestivalTue 25th Apr
Emery causes upset in Champion Novice
Labaik threw away his race at the start once more and Melon was eclipsed in the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle as Cilaos Emery came through to pick up the pieces in the opening Grade 1 at Punchestown. Tue 25th Apr
Elliott hoping Labaik 'on a going day'
Gordon Elliott is keeping his fingers crossed Cheltenham hero Labaik will again put his best foot forward in the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown on Tuesday. Tue 25th AprLabaik rules Supreme
The notoriously recalcitrant Labaik put his best foot forward to claim a brilliant victory in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Tue 14th Mar
All set fair at 'glorious' Cheltenham
Clerk of the course Simon Claisse reports the outlook for Cheltenham to be "glorious" as he eagerly anticipates the four-day Festival that starts on Tuesday. Tue 14th Mar
Review leopardstown 29th Jan
Petit Mouchoir (9-10 fav) strengthened his Cheltenham Festival credentials by claiming another Grade One prize at Leopardstown, this time in the BHP Insurance Champion HurdleSun 29th Jan
Melon new Supreme Novice favourite
Melon was already near the top of ante-post lists for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle before making his eagerly awaited jumping debut in the Donohue Marquees Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown, and the Willie Mullins-trained gelding certainly didn’t disappoint as he scored in impressive fashion. Sun 29th Jan
Mullins bids to continue domination in Grade 2
The Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors "50,000 Cheltenham Bonus Stable Staff" Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown promises to be an informative heat with a classy field of nine runners set to go to post. Sun 29th Jan
After race at Cork Sun, 17th Apr, 2022 (1st) 
it is great for the horse and great to get a winner in these (Gold Cup-winning) colours. He got into a rhythm and really enjoyed it and this track seemed to suit him as there is a lot of jumping. He jumped fantastic and I was able to boss the race. He accelerated, I was always confident and it was a great bit of placing by Willie. These races take winning and he has won two races this year off his rating and it is now easy place him. I enjoyed it to be honest and it is great to win on him.
W P Mullins
it is great for the horse and great to get a winner in these (Gold Cup-winning) colours. He got into a rhythm and really enjoyed it and this track seemed to suit him as there is a lot of jumping. He jumped fantastic and I was able to boss the race. He accelerated, I was always confident and it was a great bit of placing by Willie. These races take winning and he has won two races this year off his rating and it is now easy place him. I enjoyed it to be honest and it is great to win on him.
W P Mullins
After race at Gowran Park Sat, 19th Feb, 2022 (1st)
it’s great to get him back to winning ways. He did a little bit of work during the week which was fantastic and we decided to come here. Paul said he really enjoyed himself and we’ll see where we go from here. He’s in everything at Cheltenham - he’s run great races there but it’s hard to find a race that he can win at Cheltenham. There is also Aintree so we’ll have to talk to the owners and see where we go. He’s a real favourite of (owners) Marie and Joe Donnelly.
W P Mullins
it’s great to get him back to winning ways. He did a little bit of work during the week which was fantastic and we decided to come here. Paul said he really enjoyed himself and we’ll see where we go from here. He’s in everything at Cheltenham - he’s run great races there but it’s hard to find a race that he can win at Cheltenham. There is also Aintree so we’ll have to talk to the owners and see where we go. He’s a real favourite of (owners) Marie and Joe Donnelly.
W P Mullins
After race at Leopardstown Fri, 27th Dec, 2019 (1st)
I was very happy with the way he jumped early on and obviously he made a mistake at the last but what particularly pleased me was the way he fought back when it looked like the game was up.
W P Mullins
I was very happy with the way he jumped early on and obviously he made a mistake at the last but what particularly pleased me was the way he fought back when it looked like the game was up.
W P Mullins
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 29th Jan, 2017 (1st)
He just went a bit long at the last and genuflected a little bit. He’d been showing me he’s a good horse for a long while. He did a nice gallop in the autumn and I was afraid to do any more with him. We just waited and waited until he came right, and he’s right now at the right time. He lacks a bit of experience for his next run but we’ll have to try and give him that at home. It will possibly be in the first race (at Cheltenham) in March. We have plenty of experience into him, and I thought for a horse having his first run he jumped very well except for the last. He’s improving all the time as he gets fitter and stronger. I thought he looked very well today. Broken Soul made sure there was no hiding place for any horse, and even at that good gallop Ruby looked under pressure to hold him. Once he’s upped in grade they will be going a step faster, and he will be easier ridden at that stage.
W P Mullins
He just went a bit long at the last and genuflected a little bit. He’d been showing me he’s a good horse for a long while. He did a nice gallop in the autumn and I was afraid to do any more with him. We just waited and waited until he came right, and he’s right now at the right time. He lacks a bit of experience for his next run but we’ll have to try and give him that at home. It will possibly be in the first race (at Cheltenham) in March. We have plenty of experience into him, and I thought for a horse having his first run he jumped very well except for the last. He’s improving all the time as he gets fitter and stronger. I thought he looked very well today. Broken Soul made sure there was no hiding place for any horse, and even at that good gallop Ruby looked under pressure to hold him. Once he’s upped in grade they will be going a step faster, and he will be easier ridden at that stage.
W P Mullins
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 29th Jan, 2017 (1st)
Let's Dance is probably best in at the weights and won very well in Leopardstown at Christmas. She's a second-season novice, which is big help and she could be hard to beat. Montalbano was good in his maiden hurdle at Christmas and looks a stayer. He needs the experience and this race will tell us a lot about him. Kemboy is probably the quickest of the three. He showed a lot of gears to win on his first run for us in Limerick. I think the ground will suit him, but on the bare form he probably needs to improve. We'll learn plenty about him as well.
W P Mullins
Let's Dance is probably best in at the weights and won very well in Leopardstown at Christmas. She's a second-season novice, which is big help and she could be hard to beat. Montalbano was good in his maiden hurdle at Christmas and looks a stayer. He needs the experience and this race will tell us a lot about him. Kemboy is probably the quickest of the three. He showed a lot of gears to win on his first run for us in Limerick. I think the ground will suit him, but on the bare form he probably needs to improve. We'll learn plenty about him as well.
W P Mullins
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