Faugheen is seemingly back and firing on all cylinders this season so it would be folly to oppose him in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown.
He put Jezki to the sword by 16 lengths in the Morgiana on his return and he should only improve for the outing.
Monalee can do the business in the other Grade One on the card, the Neville Hotels Novice Chase.
Kohinoor Diamond let down her supporters last time but should be given chance to redeem herself in the Betway Stayer's Handicap at Southwell.
The three-year-old's record of just one win in seven outings to date is hardly encouraging, but it is interesting to see her hiked up to two miles for the first time here.
Sir Mark Prescott is a past master of such bold moves and after Kohinoor Diamond won over 10 furlongs at Chelmsford in October, he wasted little time in pitching up to a mile and a half.
The Excelebration filly has been found wanting in both outings at that distance, though, most recently when a three-length eighth after racing awkwardly in the closing stages at Lingfield.
Kohinoor Diamond is perhaps not the most straightforward of horses, but she clearly has ability and must be considered with a handy pull in the weights.
Red Stripes was just edged out by Pearl Acclaim on his most recent start at Southwell and can gain deserved compensation ina the Betway Dash Handicap.
He hung a bit in the finish that day which probably did not help his chances much and while a 3lb hike is hardly a positive, it must be remembered he was good enough to win off a perch of 84 a couple of years ago.
Sporting Life selections
LEOPARDSTOWN: 12.20 Lasoscar, 12.50 Ballyward, 1.20 Lady Buttons, 1.55 Monalee, 2.30 Faugheen, 3.05 Deor, 3.35 Minella Encore.
LIMERICK: 12.30 Caro Des Flos, 1.00 Ask Susan, 1.35 Take The Cash, 2.10 Ainsi Va La Vie, 2.45 Crack On Corrie, 3.15 Notwhatiam, 3.45 Play The Dane.
SOUTHWELL: 12.15 Medici Oro, 12.45 Argon, 1.50 KOHINOOR DIAMOND (NAP), 2.25 Red Stripes, 3.00 Clergyman, 3.30 Go On Gal.
DOUBLE: Kohinoor Diamond and Red Stripes.
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