The Grade Three Kilbegnet EBF Novice Chase provides the undoubted highlight of a seven-race card at Roscommon, which kicks off at 3.15.

A number of smart novices take their place, including Holly Tree, who was good enough to finish second in the Champion Novice Hurdle last year and is threatening to be even better over fences.

An effortless winner at Listowel two starts ago, he was anchored by a 9lb penalty the following day, and he may have too many guns for Fairyhouse third Changing Course and Jessica Harrington's pair of Dreamy Gent and The Last Hurrah.

The meeting starts with the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden, which could prove to be between the newcomers.

Dermot Weld saddles Maziona, a half-sister to The Geezer who should not lack for stamina, but the pick of the unraced horses could be David Marnane's Fire Drill.

Should inexperience be their downfall then Sioduil, a fair fourth at the Curragh last time, could be the one to take advantage.

Sioduil's trainer Jim Bolger also has strong claims in the Ballyleague Maiden, courtesy of Slaney Wave.

The three-year-old improved markedly on his debut run to take third at Gowran last time, and with the runner-up New Zealand having gone on to fill the same spot in the Irish St Leger, the form is rock solid.

That said, there may be more to come from Dundalk fourth Dabista, while Gwens Spirit could also make this a tough test.

Cabin Point made mincemeat of her rivals at Bellewstown last time and she could follow up in the Boyle Novice Hurdle.

A five-length winner on that occasion, she is unlikely to have it quite as easy this time, with the useful Gay Sloane and the experienced Tetouan likely to be on the premises.

Listowel second Hintsnallegations will be trying to go one better in the Knockcroghery INH Flat Race, but could face stiff opposition in the form of Tramore runner-up Elaine's Twinkle.

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