Haven set to go one better

PHILIP Rothwell can land a double at Downpatrick this afternoon with In The Haven and Fairwood Bob.

The progressive In the Haven, a former point-to-point winner, is the nap choice in the INH Stallion Owners’ EBF Maiden Hurdle.

The Topanoora gelding ran his best race to date on this track last month, half a length second behind the Noel Meade-trained Orpheus Valley. Admittedly, Orpheus Valley was stepping up on previous efforts over flights, but the fitting of cheekpieces for the first time may have accounted for the improvement.