Andy Ayres offers his pick from the paddocks, coiled and ready to spring in the near future. 

WINDSOR January 17 (soft, good to soft in places)
3m novice hurdle (Class 2)
Smart winner
DERRYHASSEN PADDY (Lucinda Russell) is built like Rocky’s big brother and did well to win on a track that didn’t play to his strengths. Connections are itching to get this fella over fences, and he will make a Premier League novice chaser next season, though he could also have a role at Cheltenham in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle.
3m novices’ handicap chase (Class 3) Fair form
MYRETOWN (Lucinda Russell) ...