Dafwan one to bank on

ALTHOUGH Dafwan finished a well-beaten sixth on her debut at Leopardstown earlier this month, those chasing the Jackpot carryover of £15,000 at Fairyhouse this evening could do worse than include her in their nominations for the Curkeen Rath EBF Fillies' Maiden

In the first two from the start at Leopardstown, Dafwan was still moving like a potential winner as they turned for home. But a furlong later she had shot her bolt and was over eight lengths behind Sharazan at the post.

The form of the race has worked out quite well and the Nashwan filly may have improved sufficiently to outstay In Generosity, Bakiya and Couverture.

Newcomers from some of our leading stables pose a serious problem for punters in the opening leg of the Jackpot, the Ratoath EBF Maiden.

Silvestrini, well beaten at the Curragh on Saturday, might appreciate this extra furlong, but a hopeful selection is My River, who ran with promise behind Verglas at Leopardstown.

Derby Haven, the top-weight in the Baltrasna Handicap Hurdle, will certainly relish this three miles, but preference is for the lightly-weighted Tabu Lady, who ran well over this distance when third to River Unshion at Sligo.

Lock's Heath's third to Identify and Ger's Royale at Leopardstown, was made to look first-rate form when the first two were successful at the Curragh at the weekend. He is a confident choice in the Garristown Handicap.

Force Of Will, has looked fairly ordinary in both of his starts this year, but the Lagore Race over seven furlongs seems to provide a good opportunity for him to get off the mark for the season.