Fort Smith switches codes at Fairyhouse in an attempt to finally register his first success over obstacles in the Rockathon Returns To Fairyhouse September 5th Beginners Chase.
Gordon Elliott's gelding has been very expensive to follow over timber, although performances such as his third to Windsor Park at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting are evidence that plenty of talent lurks within.
He tries his luck over fences now and takes on Jarob, who boasts a similar hurdles mark and has chasing experience under his belt, as well as the lightly-raced nine-year-old Cara's Oscar.
Shamar also makes his chasing debut, this time in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase, and a clear round may see the 130-rated hurdler home in front.
There are plenty of runners for punters to ponder, particularly in the first couple of events, and the opening Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Maiden Hurdle (4.55) sees the highly-tried Space Ship reappear after a winter spent on the sidelines.
A total of 25 contenders go to post for the Summer Evening Racing At Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle so luck in running will play a major role in the outcome, but Bog War justified market support in a similarly big field at Navan last month and there will be plenty who keep the faith as he attempts to defy a 6lb higher figure.
Windy Millie translated her winning form from between the flags to a maiden hunter chase at Cork recently and now has a go at handicap company in the Promote Your Business At Fairyhouse In 2015 Handicap Chase.
Ballyfinboy hit the crossbar over fences at Tramore and strives to go one better off a comparatively lenient mark in the Next Racing At Fairyhouse May 28th Handicap Hurdle, while Delegate found only An Dearg Mor too strong at the Irish National meeting here so sets a strong standard in the Your Clubs Fundraiser At Fairyhouse, Enquire Today INH Flat Race.
