ULTIMA HANDICAP CHASE

2.50: 3 MILES 1 FURLONG

FOur of the last 12 winners of this race ran in the corresponding event the previous year, while five of the past nine successful were novices, so OSCAR ELITE makes plenty of appeal as he tries to improve on finishing third last year.

The eight- year- old has struggled with his breathing in the past and suffered a trapped epiglottis at Aintree last spring so has taken time to regain his confidence.

however, he finally made his mark over fences in a Grade Two at Ascot last time and is only a pound higher than when running so well in this contest last year.

CORACH RAMBLER produced an astonishing effort to take this prize 12 months ago. he appears to still be improving. Nine of the past 11 winners wore headgear, so equipping

FANTASTIKAS with a tongue tie and cheekpieces could be a smart move.