Lungo’s Bajan is no Bandit

THE Bajan Bandit is fancied to see out the marathon trip of an extended four miles and one furlong in the John Smith’s Midlands Grand National Handicap Chase at Uttoxeter today.

Having his first outing over fences since being pulled up in the 2003 Royal & SunAlliance Chase, The Bajan Bandit destroyed a decent field to score over three miles and one furlong at Ayr five weeks ago.

He came through to lead four out and eventually scored by 14 lengths despite being eased down on the run-in.