Connections believe One Smack Mac has every chance of putting it up to odds-on favourite Exactly in this afternoons Group 3 Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown.

While acknowledging that the current 4/6f market leader is very much the horse to beat, Assistant Trainer Shane Lyons feels that their recent Fairyhouse Listed runner-up also has his chance.

Lyons said: "Obviously, the 110-rated horse (Exactly) has danced all the dances.

"Our horse had a great run back in Fairyhouse and this kind of ground will be to his liking. I don't think it will be a problem for him and his sire (Kodiac) goes on any ground.

"He is a big, strong horse and he will love going up in trip.

"He is flying and is in great order.

"He is definitely a next-year project, but this is well in his remit as well."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham.