led to 12th, led again after 3 out, ridden 2 out, mistake last, soon headed, not quicken flat
chased leader until after 2nd, in touch, weakened after 4 out, jumped left from 3 out
chased leader after 2nd, led 12th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened flat
held up in touch, headway 9th, ridden after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
patiently ridden, held up, steady headway from 4 out, challenged going well last, soon led, shaken up flat, readily
A small but competitive field goes to post for this handicap chase and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be El Bandito, Parsons Legacy and Mark Equal and we will side with El Bandito. The selection won well last time out when defeating Asparagus and although he is rising in the weights he won with plenty in hand last time out and is taken to win again under conditions that suit. Parsons Legacy rates the main danger he also won well last time out when defeating Chase The Sunset and is open to improvement but that was in a beginners chase and he will need to be on his metal to beat these experienced handicappers. Mark Equal has dropped to a handy mark but she was pulled up last time and she will need to brush up her jumping if she is to feature here. Mighty Strong is another that could go well but he has had wind trouble of late so he can not be backed with any confidence. Banker Count is on a handy mark but has shown nothing since having led trouble and for the winner we return to El Bandito.
