Douvan is one of six declared runners for the Ryanair Novice Chase at Punchestown on Thursday.

The brilliant six-year-old will be sent off a short-priced favourite as he attempts to preserve his unbeaten record for Willie Mullins.

Old foe Sizing John renews rivalry for the Henry de Bromhead team, while Baltimore Rock makes the journey across the Irish Sea for Gloucestershire handler Neil Mulholland.

The Game Changer, runner-up to Douvan at Aintree, represents Gordon Elliott, with Ttebbob (Jessica Harrington) and huge outsider Mr Picotee (Vincent Halley) also in the game.