Three Grade Two contests provide the undoubted highlights at Navan, starting with a trio of Willie Mullins-trained runners contesting the Ladbrokes Ireland Boyne Hurdle.
Ruby Walsh opts to keep the faith in Briar Hill, despite him finishing a long way behind Tony Martin's re-opposing Dedigout at Gowran last time, meaning Paul Townend rides Zaidpour, who got much closer in that race.
Back In Focus returns to action after a lengthy absence to complete the Mullins trio, while Alderwood and King Of The Picts add further spice.
Dedigout's owners Gigginstown House Stud run two in the Flyingbolt Novice Chase, with Bryan Cooper opting to ride Real Steel rather than Bishops Road, but they look to have plenty to find to stop Gilgamboa.
Enda Bolger's charge paid for trying to put it up to Un De Sceaux at Leopardstown last time, but his record over fences prior to that was unblemished and there could be more to come.
There's another pair of Gigginstown runners in the Ten Up Novice Chase, with the hitherto disappointing Very Wood aiming to regain the winning thread, while Thunder And Roses steps up in grade after an effortless success at Fairyhouse.
Mullins runs easy Cork winner Urano, while Apache Jack got off the mark at the second attempt over fences last time and the return to staying trips is likely to suit.
Horse No Name will be out to go one better than on his last visit to this track when Paul Nolan's charge lines up in the Charlie Lowry Memorial Maiden Hurdle, which gets the meeting under way at 1.45pm.
I Shot The Sheriff is interesting for Martin and Walsh on his reappearance from 702 days off the track in the Dunsany Handicap Hurdle, while the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle pits Limerick winner Written Inthestars against the likes of Peoples Park and Noble Call.
