JESSICA Harrington's Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Sizing John heads a formidable Irish squad at the first entry stage for the 32Red King George VI Chase.

Willie Mullins has entered both Douvan and Djakadam, while Gordon Elliott's Outlander, the Noel Meade-trained pair of Disko and Road To Respect, and Coney Island from Eddie Harty's yard are other potential challengers from this side of the Irish Sea.