Aasheq made a most promising start to his career at the Curragh just a fortnight ago, and can use that experience to land the Kilberry Maiden tomorrow afternoon at Navan.

The Chris Hayes-ridden Sruthan and last year’s runner-up Aussie Valentine provided local trainer Paul Deegan with a highly creditable one-two in the Tote Irish Lincolnshire on the opening day of the new flat season at the Curragh.