The Paddy Power Gold Cup meeting takes place this weekend (Friday to Sunday) and there should be plenty of pointers for the Festival itself. Last year’s Paddy Power Gold Cup winner, Exotic Dancer, went on to be a gallant second to Kauto Star in the Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival and those on early will have had a very juicy price.

Once the final declarations have been made for the weekend we will tell you what bets to make now for the Festival so that you gain the best value as early as possible.