Sizing Europe set for Leopardstown run

Racing: Sizing Europe features among a fascinating list of 11 entries for the Grade One Bord na Mona with Nature Novice Chase…

Racing:Sizing Europe features among a fascinating list of 11 entries for the Grade One Bord na Mona with Nature Novice Chase at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day.

Henry de Bromhead’s talented seven-year-old is unbeaten in three starts over fences and looks set to step back into Grade One company over the festive period.

Among the potential opposition is Edward Harty’s Captain Cee Bee, winner of the 2008 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and impressive scorer on his fencing bow after an absence of over 600 days.

Willie Mullins’ only representative is Sports Line, a horse flagged up as a potential dark horse for the Arkle Trophy at the start of the season.

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River Liane and Osana are others who have made a successful transition from hurdles to fences, while Fosters Cross and Bobs Pride are other interesting possibles.