The third day of Tramore's August Festival gets under way at 5.25 with the Style Evening At Tramore Races Claiming Race, in which Peaks Of Fire bids to defy top weight.
Shane Foley's mount opened his account in a Killarney maiden last month and made the frame over hurdles earlier this week, so another bold bid will be expected on his return to the level.
However, he has to give weight to Gra Geal Mo Chroi, a winner in this grade when last sighted in June, and Quai Du Roi who is fit from the jumps as he makes his Flat return.
Final Flashback won the opening contest 12 months ago and bids to score at the festival again in the Madra Dog Foods Handicap.
The Singspiel gelding has yet to sparkle this term but has come a long way down the handicap as a result and will relish the step back up in trip.
He is likely to face stiff competition from Bazergan, who has been knocking on the door of late.
The London Southend Airport Handicap represents the evening's most valuable contest and there is likely to be plenty of support for Paramount in the two-mile contest.
Ted Walsh's nine-year-old returned to form with victory over a mile and a half at the Curragh and this longer trip holds no fears, although that also applies to recent Sligo winner Regresa A Mi.
Crystal Highness will be popular in the betting as she lowers her sights in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden, while Regal Tramp looks capable of defying top weight in the Irish Daily Star Best For Racing Handicap.
The www.tramore-racecourse.com Race closes the seven-race card and there is plenty to like about the chances of Dorset Square.
The Willie Mullins inmate flopped when bidding for a hat-trick at the Galway Festival but should be tough to beat if putting that disappointing effort behind him.
