Bandit plans on hold

Lenny Lungo has put plans for The Bajan Bandit on hold after the gelding was found to have a nasal discharge following his below-par effort in the Weatherbys Towton Novices’ Chase at Wetherby yesterday and he is keeping a close watch on the rest of his team.

The Bajan Bandit, a Royal & SunAlliance Chase entry, was pulled up in the extended three-mile contest won by Keen Leader, suffering only the third defeat of his 13-race career in the process.