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

Has been raised 6lb for winning by just half a length last time out over course and distance, but I backed him that day, and even though the winning-margin was ultimately narrow, I was confident throughout.

I also believe the massively-improved Charlie Deutsch was supremely confident throughout and ensured his mount won comfortably, but with the minimum exertion.

The 6lb rise is fair and I think there is improvement to come, especially now that it has been confirmed two miles is his optimum trip.

He has jumped around three demanding courses - Wincanton, Wetherby and Newbury - and a glance at his rivals does not show a similar accomplishment.

If he gets into the same rhythm as last time, then this six-year-old could force his rivals to make errors.

There are quite a few lightly-raced improvers in this big-field handicap, and I am hoping that Zamani will prove a better value bet at 18-1.

At first glance, his four runs this season look disappointing, but things could have gone better for him on each occasion.

Having been lowered 6lb in the weights this autumn, I believe a case can be made for him getting a place here, at least.

The big field will suit him, and he was still staying on when hampered in a similar event at Cheltenham last time out.

That race was surprisingly slowly run but a decent pace looks guaranteed here, which should enable him to settle better, and with a clear run off a lower mark, he can stay on into a place.

Tom George’s yard is in good form and just needs the rub of the green to get a few more winners on the board.

There are few angles in this race and Forgot To Ask is put up as a solid selection, rather than a massively-progressive type, but against other exposed runners, I think he may be the most reliable option.

He might be better suited by Newbury than the tight track at Wincanton where he ran well at before Christmas, and I do not think he will be bothered if any more rain gets into the ground.