FACE THE ODDS was not beaten far when finishing third at Lisronagh on his debut which would be one of the more notable pieces of form on offer here. The French-bred Fourtout ran a big race at Lingstown on his debut behind Bravemansgame before exiting midway through his most recent outing at Portrush. Giovanni Acuto, French Light, Flanking Maneuver and Favori De Champdou have also all hinted at promise to date.

ZIHUATANEJO has changed ownership since running a very promising race on debut to finished second to Champagne Platinum in a four-year-old maiden at Quakerstown. His conqueror from that race has remained unbeaten and holds an entry for a Grade 1 contest at Punchestown next week, leaving Zihuatanejo as the clear horse to beat. Usurper could be his main danger having finished second Oldcastle just last Sunday. Eurowork has been progressing all the time and finished second at Castletown-Geoghegan earlier in the month, whilst Ask Politely would have to be feared on his debut run from Ballyarthur, however he must put a disappointing display at Portrush behind him most recently.

No horse has been able to get in front of KRUZHLININ in his eight outings between the flags this season, and he look to quickly follow up his wide-margin success at Oldcastle last Sunday, with his ninth victory of the campaign here. Some Are Lucky is a very honest horse who has himself won six races, whilst there was precious little to separate Samanntom and All Hell Let Loose when they filled the first two positions at Ballysteen recently, and both are contenders once again here.

Colin Bowe acquired OSCAR BONNIE for just 4,000 pounds at the Ascot sale last month and whilst the Oscar mare was unable to figure in the point-to-point bumper at Gowran, the form of her runs at Ballindenisk and Nenagh is working out well, to suggest she could make a winning debut for his yard here. Stable companions Frilly Front and Quivvy Lough have a wealth of placed form and will once again hold claims, whilst Bella Ballerina and Fyfin Patsy are others to consider.

By the nature of this race which is for horses that have not previously been placed, there is not a lot of previous form on offer, however one horse which particularly catches the eye is GOLDENBRAVE. The Golden Lariat gelding was still in with place chances when coming down at the second-last in a four-year-old maiden at Belclare last season. Moylisha and Feigh West are others that have had shown promise prior to their respective departures this season, and they should also be able to get into the mix.