Willie Mullins launches a four-pronged assault on the Race Displays Event Signage Beginners Chase at Navan on Saturday.
The only one of the quartet with previous fencing experience under his belt is Bonbon Au Miel, who is the mount of David Mullins but faded tamely on his chase bow at Fairyhouse last month.
Mullins switches Chateau Conti to the bigger obstacles after he struggled in a couple of tough handicap hurdles, while Cadmium and Turcagua haven't been seen for some time but certainly have the quality to get involved if putting in a clear round.
The Navan Handicap Hurdle carries a prize fund of 50,000 euros, and the weights are headed by the ever-reliable Yaha Fizz.
Next in the list is the Gordon Elliott-trained Burren Life, who has held his own in Graded novice company, with Paul Nolan's Monotype also taking in his first handicap and he does so on the back of a Limerick success.
Returntovendor sprung a 25-1 surprise at Punchestown on New Year's Eve, with third home Miles To Memphis reopposing on 5lb better terms.
Mortal and Antey made the frame in separate events at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival, and now take each other on in the www.navanracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle.
They set the standard that interesting newcomers Roundstone, Saffron And Grey, On The Mend and Play With The Wind, who all fetched six-figure sums, must aspire to.
The action commences at 12.25 with a really competitive 2018 Navan Membership Rated Novice Hurdle, with the hat-trick seeking Gran Geste conceding weight all round.
Smokey Joe Joe turned back the clock to win over fences at Cork a couple of weeks ago and is able to compete off a 15lb lower mark in the Thank You For Your Service Johanna McGarry Handicap Hurdle.
The Athlumney Flat Race has attracted just the four runners but they include Bugsy Siegel and Diamond Turf, who were both third over the festive period, and the Mullins debutant Castlebawn West.
