19:00 Ballinrobe Tips — Friday 17th April 2026

All eyes turn to the 19:00 Ballinrobe Hurdle, where we believe **Dolly Watkins** is an absolute banker to land the spoils. Aidan Anthony Howard's charge arrives in scintillating form, boasting a victory last time out that perfectly caps an impressive improving form line. We've seen this mare go from strength to strength, with her recent runs showing a clear progression from a 9th place finish, through 3rd and 2nd, to a dominant win. Such consistency is a hallmark of a promising hurdler, having placed in three of her last five outings.

At prohibitive odds of 1/10, the bookmakers clearly agree with our assessment, and with S. D. Torrens in the plate, everything points to another straightforward success for this 93-rated runner. For those looking for a bit more value in the frame, **Its Time Again** makes for a solid each-way play. While facing a tough ask against our selection, this horse has shown enough to suggest it could pick up one of the minor places and offer some return. Dolly Watkins is the clear standout, and we fully expect her to deliver with confidence.