Paul Townend is 'very excited' about partnering Facile Vega for the first time this weekend.
The five-year-old, who won all four of his bumper stars last season – including at the Cheltenham and Punchestown festivals - makes his debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse on Saturday.
The Willie Mullins-trained son of superstar mare Quevega is set to face 17 rivals in Division 2 of the Fingal Ravens Raceday Maiden Hurdle over two miles.