Irish Oaks weekend at the Curragh kicks off on Satu day featuring two valuable Group Three events.

The Keeneland International Stakes offers a marginally healthier pot and Famous Name is clear on official ratings.

The Dermot Weld-trained son of Dansili could hardly have been more consistent throughout his career and scooted to victory when dropped to Listed level here last month.

His previous second to Casual Conquest in the Tattersalls Gold Cup and last year's narrow French Derby defeat suggest he should have no problem in this grade.

Red Rock Canyon will be full of confidence having finally broken his duck at Roscommon, while his stablemate Rockhampton will appreciate having his sights lowered after filling a pacemaker role in the Irish Derby.

British raider Staying On, sixth in the Brigadier Gerard last time, is probably the biggest danger to Famous Name, though.

The Keeneland Minstrel Stakes looks to have a bit more strength in depth.

Peter Chapple-Hyam sends Al Qasi, who plundered the Phoenix Sprint here in 2007, while Mad About You beat the reopposing Dohasa in the Gladness Stakes in April.

Jumbajukiba has produced two solid displays since defeating Croisultan at Navan, while Snaefell is a useful operator at this level and found only a rejuvenated Benbaun too good in the Sapphire Stakes over the minimum trip.

The action commences at 2.30 with the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden and the Ballydoyle inmate Devoted To You is expected to step up on her debut showing.

She'll need improvement, though, to see off Mick Halford's progressive Della'Alba. Market support for Brushed Aside or Central Moves would be worth taking into account.

Golan Girl is edging towards a first career win and looks to hold every chance in the Great Value Dining Packages Handicap, while April is the one beat in the Baileys Horse Feeds Handicap.

Aidan O'Brien saddles three in the concluding Save 20% On Admission At www.curragh.ie Nursery and top-weight Boxing Day could be up the task.