Racing kicks off at Limerick at 1.35, with the first two events the most valuable, and probably the most informative with a view to the future.
Ballydoyle juvenile Coat Of Arms has a shown an ability to handle testing conditions in two starts which yielded third-placings and that will stand him in good stead in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden.
The Dermot Weld-trained Intimate Secret's best effort came on top of the ground, but she's had a break and arguably sets a higher standard.
Weld gives Cihangir another chance in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden for three-year-olds, although he hasn't exactly been consistent in his nine appearances.
In contrast, Caherassdotcom has maintained a solid level of form this season and ran her usual honest race when third at Dundalk most recently.
This contest won't take a lot of winning and it will be disappointing if Mick Halford's filly can't finally break her duck.
Her stablemate If Per Chance ran his best race to date last time and is an obvious contender for the Adare Handicap, although Talk Of Excitement, Morrigan and Lord Rathvinden all filled the runner-up berth on their latest starts and merit respect.
The latter chased home Kaitlins Joy at Navan and Pat Martin's filly goes to post for the Askeaton Handicap. If she's in the same frame of mind, she could defy a 12lb hike in the weights.
Grand Fella was a wide-margin victor at Thurles last week and reverts from the jumping sphere in the Athea Handicap.
He's obviously in good heart and further rain would aid his cause, but punters would be wise not to dismiss Ridgey Didge lightly.
Aughcarra steps out of maiden company for the first time in the Clarina Handicap, but Western Winner deserves a change of fortune and has a big chance of atoning for a couple of
near-misses.
