Today's Tips: Billy’s Hope can go one better at Clonmel

Billy’s Hope can make up for her recent narrow defeat at Leopardstown by taking the Kilsheelan Mares’ Maiden Hurdle this afternoon at Clonmel.

Jessica Harrington’s mark looked all over a winner when jumping the last in front but appeared to idle somewhat in the closing stages and was caught right on the line by the well-backed Pride Of The Braid. While it was a touch disappointing she didn’t put that race to bed from what looked a winning position, the form stands up well against today’s opposition.

The obvious danger is Water Sprite, who caught the eye on her hurdling debut in December at Punchestown. She achieved a high of 69 on the flat when with John Murphy, before joining Gordon Elliott.