Horse racing tips for Wednesday: Dave Nevison's best bets

Margaret’s Legacy has been brought along steadily since he joined Tim Vaughan's yard from France and I reckon his connections will be rewarded for their patience here.

He has been dropped 3lb for each of his runs in this country, but there was definite signs of encouragement on his latest start when he was only beaten six lengths at Uttoxeter, plus it was not too long ago he was going close in Listed events at Auteuil.

He could be seriously well handicapped in a race full of largely exposed northern chasers, who look unlikely to surprise. Tim Vaughan’s runners were going well in April, and ended last season in good form.

Rowdy Rustler has never run in a handicap hurdle but was a useful novice and could be very well handicapped on his return to the smaller obstacles.

His chasing career started off relatively well when he was racing off higher marks than this, but he failed to complete on his final two outings, so it is easy to see why he is back over hurdles.

He has never run over this far over hurdles, but the trip looks set to suit him well. Having been one of the first to spot Patrick Wadge last season, I am hoping the young rider is going to have as good a season this time around, and I still believe his reduced claim is very good value.

Donald McCain's six-year-old has lucked out with a draw in stall three and, given he has won and been placed in this race for the past two years, he looks set to run well once again.

He raced off a 2lb higher mark from a similar draw last season, so Racing TV ambassador Paul Mulrennan, who is on board again here, would appear to have a slightly easier chance this time.

He has mainly slow starters drawn on the inside of him, so it should be possible for him to get the lead, which suits him well.

It was his seasonal debut on both occasions he has run in this race, so there is no doubt he will have been prepared for it again.