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Uxizandre in line for Sizing Europe clash at Leopardstown

Trainer Alan King's Uxizandre is Leopardstown-bound
Trainer Alan King's Uxizandre is Leopardstown-bound

Impressive Shloer Chase winner Uxizandre could clash with Sizing Europe in the Grade One Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Steeplechase at Leopardstown on 27 December.

Last season's JLT Novices' Chase runner-up Uxizandre accounted for fellow UK-entry Simply Ned when the pair last met at Cheltenham and Alan King's charge would be a leading contender if making the trip from England.

Sizing Europe would need to put a disappointing display at Clonmel behind him were the 12-year-old to show up for Henry de Bromhead.

Hidden Cyclone may be given the chance to get his season back on track following heavy falls at Punchestown and Thurles the last twice, while recent Gowran Park winner Ballycasey would be another interesting runner if making the line-up.

Morning Run created a favourable impression when maintaining her unbeaten record in Grade Three company at Down Royal last time out and she features among the entries for the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle.

Willie Mullins's mare extended her unblemished record to six and the champion trainer boasts the strongest hand in this year's renewal of the €80,000 Grade One.

Mullins is responsible for 15 of the 37 entries, including the recent Racing Royal Bond winner Nichols Canyon, last season's Weatherbys Champion Bumper second Shaneshill, Gowran Park winner Tell Us More, Black Hercules and promising French recruit Douvan.

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