Kim Bailey believes ground conditions are the key to Happygolucky’s chance in the Paddy Power New Year’s Day Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

Coole Cody struck in Grade Two company for the first time when landing the Chanelle Pharma 1965 Chase at Ascot.

Amateur rider David Maxwell is relishing the opportunity to ride in Saturday’s Paddy Power Gold Cup for the first time aboard his new acquisition Simply The Betts.