Paul Nicholls is not concerned about the prospect of testing ground for Hennessy Gold Cup favourite Pride Of Dulcote.

Paul Nicholls unleashed another of his powerful squad as Cheltenham candidate Pride of Dulcote put in an exhibition round in the Fred Rimell Memorial Novices' Chase at Worcester.

Little new was learned about Pride of Dulcote as he confirmed his place at the Cheltenham Festival by winning a two-horse race at Wincanton.