The first instalment of Tramore's two-day meeting features the jogforjockeys.ie Handicap Hurdle, in which Kilcross Boy is expected to make a bold bid to regain the winning thread.
The penny appears to have dropped for John Clifford's gelding, who opened his account in a 3m Limerick handicap before running a big race to claim third in a tougher event at Cork last week.
The in-form seven-year-old looks sure to give another good account with the drop in trip no concern.
Rossa Parks was one place and just over three lengths behind him last time out, however, and Sean Aherne's inmate will be no pushover, likewise Hold The Aces who should come on for his encouraging reappearance effort last month and looks feasibly treated on his handicap bow.
The August Racing Festival 16th-19th Beginners Chase sees Grey Soldier attempt to bounce back from a disappointing effort at Perth in April and the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding would take some stopping if back on song.
That is far from guaranteed, however, so connections of Lend A Hand Son, who returns to chasing on the back of good effort over timber, and dual point-to-point scorer Kilganey Jack will be hopeful of picking up first prize.
The 1912-2012 Tramore Racecourse Centenary Beginners Chase presents Ferris Bueller with a step back up in trip, something which he looked crying out for when third over 2m4f at Down Royal last month, although Too Wild For Der and Annie Other will make sure he needs to be at the top of his game to score.
The seven-race cards kicks off at 5.55pm with the Launch Of The August Racing Festival 16th To 19th Maiden Hurdle, in which the Ruby Walsh-ridden Angles Hill will be very popular following a bronze medal at Punchestown.
And Lamb's Cross displayed enough when third at Killarney last month to suggest he is capable of defying top weight in the closing Book Online At tramore-racecourse.com Handicap Chase.
