Carlito Brigante embarks on another chapter in his career when he tackles fences for the first time in the O'Keeffe, O'Shea, O'Connor Solicitors Novice Chase at Killarney.
Gordon Elliott's former Coral Cup winner looks the class act in the race, but he'll have to jump well to repel the hat-trick seeking Headford Flyer, easy Fairyhouse winner Heavenly Brook and Clonmel scorer Hidden Diamond.
The meeting kicks off with the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase, where Elliott will be hoping His Excellency can build on his recent hurdling near-miss.
Wexford scorer Big Generator represents Paul Nolan and is sure to pose a huge threat, while Willie Mullins' runners should never be understimated and though Catleen would hardly be considered a stable star, she may be capable of getting involved.
Attention turns to the Flat from 7.00, with arguably the pick of the action on the level coming in the Dunloe Handicap.
Thomasgainsborough may have failed in the Derby Trial at Epsom when last seen but should be seen to better effect on a more conventional circuit over this shorter trip, though Croc An Oir is the one to beat.
Tommy Stack's colt has subsequent Listed second Soon behind when filling the runner-up spot at Naas and he appears certain to be suited by this trip.
Stack also has Van Rooney in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden, and the Van Nistelrooy colt merits a victory after a string of consistent efforts last term.
The lack of race-fitness could be an issue, though, something that will not be a problem for Lucciola, who went mightily close at Naas just three weeks ago.
Smart hurdler The Real Article takes on Dermot Weld's Gowran Park winner Olympiad in the www.goracingkillarney.com Race, while Night Singer bids to get back to winning ways in the Killarney Vintners Handicap.
