Howard’s Legacy perhaps holds the key to the Rutland Water Novices’ Chase at Leicester today.

DAVID ENGLAND returned from a six-month spell on the injury list to partner a winner at Leicester and put himself in line for a ride or two at the Cheltenham Festival.

NIGEL TWISTON-DAVIES has an enviable record in the big handicap chases and he has another nice prospect who could develop into a leading contender for the major prizes in Lord Maizey.