Steps To Freedom attempts to end a frustrating sequence over fences in the Find Us On Facebook Beginners Chase at Tramore.

Jessie Harrington's versatile eight-year-old has occupied the runner-up berth on each of his four tries at the bigger obstacles, most recently when held by Howwoulduno at Punchestown less than a fortnight ago.

If he doesn't bring his A game to the table here, a similar fate could await because Alelchi Inois is a worthy adversary, having tackled Graded company over timber since scoring at Fairyhouse in November.

His trainer and jockey Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh also combine with Ashjar in the opening Launch Of The August Racing Festival 14th To 17th Maiden Hurdle (5.40).

The ex-French colt was an honourable third at Cork on his most recent appearance and may not necessarily have to build on that to break his duck.

Royal Chief shed his maiden tag in a Downpatrick handicap earlier in the month and now has to defy a 5lb hike in the www.tramore-racecourse.com Handicap Hurdle.

There isn't a great deal of winning form to go on in the Graun Hill Suite - Perfect For Parties Handicap Hurdle, but Kalico Kalista gave her supporters a bold sight at Clonmel last time and the application of blinkers could help her keep enough in reserve for the business end.

Stoney has had plenty of opportunities, including over fences of late, but Dessie Hughes reverts him to timber and it will be very disappointing if he doesn't go close in a Tramore Racecourse Supporters Club Maiden Hurdle that won't take much winning.

Samantha Jones is dangerous at the foot of the weights for the Tramore Racecourse Supporters Club Beginners Chase, while Fennis Moll and Waterloo Chateau scored two days apart a few weeks ago and lock horns in the Book Online At tramore-racecourse.com Handicap Chase.