The Bet With Downpatrick Tote Handicap Hurdle gets a six-race card under way at the County Down venue and it has the look of an open heat.
Philip Rothwell's Lock Mor Lad takes an ease in grade and must be respected on his fourth to Fiery Oscar at Clonmel in October, with Honest Man another worth considering on the form of his penultimate performance.
Danikhali has been running well in defeat of late and should appreciate the slight step up in trip, and Trotsky can't be ignored either after facing an impossible task in the JNwine.com Champion Chase.
Goban Saor tackles a couple of potentially useful types from the pointing scene in the INH Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle, but Edward O'Grady's charge could prove too good.
He belied a 12-month absence when denied by a short-head at Clonmel in October and compensation awaits.
Nine go to post for the Martinstown Opportunity Novice Handicap Hurdle and connections of Takendo will be expecting another bold show.
He's not quite been able to reproduce his second to On Your Way at Bellewstown in August, but has not been disgraced in both codes since.
Impressive course winner Sharekan has a bit to prove off his revised mark, so Chief Oscar could give Takendo most to worry about.
The Irish Racing Annual 2009 Beginners Chase could go to Cru.
It always pays to take note when the red-hot Willie Mullins is solely represented at a meeting and this five-year-old mare is expected to relish the return to birch after a pipe-opener over the smaller obstacles at Cork.
Recent point-to-point scorers Harps Counsel and Good Egg both have claims for the Saintfield Windows Systems Maiden Hurdlers Chase, while Lou's Coole Girl could make full use of the weight she receives from Buckshots Banjo and Dapper Dan in the Downpatrick INH Flat Race.
