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Ryan Moore is set to be reunited with The Grey Gatsby in the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

The former champion guided Kevin Ryan's stable star to what at the time was a surprise success in the Dante Stakes at York and was on board again when the Mastercraftsman colt showed that to be no fluke in the French Derby.

He was required for Telescope in the Juddmonte International, with Richard Hughes stepping in as Ryan's charge found only dual Derby hero Australia too good on the Knavesmire last month.

Ryan said: "Ryan Moore rides, he flies from Doncaster after the Leger."

William Haggas has confirmed Mukhadram on course for the Foxrock feature.

The five-year-old enjoyed a deserved day in the sun when claiming victory in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown in early July and followed that up with a fine effort to finish third in the King George at Ascot.

He performed slightly below expectations when fourth in the Juddmonte International at York, but he is reported to be in good form as he looks set to renew rivalries with York winner and dual Derby hero Australia on Irish Champions Weekend.

Haggas said of the Dubai World Cup runner-up: "He seems fine and it's all systems go.

"I think it (Irish Champions Weekend) is a great concept, there's going to be some great racing and I hope everything goes well for everyone involved."