Mask of Zorro can complete five-timer for trainer Tizzard

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- By NOLLY HUNTER

The Dan Skelton-trained Mirabad win at Bangor FRANCESCA ALLTOFT

Of Zorro can make it five in a row when he lines up for the Legend, The Mogul, Chris Rowe Handicap Hurdle at Bangor.The six-year-old, who is trained by Joe Tizzard, has run up a fantastic sequence this season since turning his hand to handicapping.

Two wins at Fontwell were followed by successes at Taunton and Doncaster, with the gelding stepping incrementally up in trip to take on three miles and half a furlong on his most recent start.

Naturally the handicapper has been following his progress closely and his mark has followed the same upwards trajectory, but he does not appear to be finished just yet and the booking of 7Ib claimer Rian Corcoran aids his cause as he aims for win number five.

Dan Skelton’s Mirabad looks a cut above in the Wrexham Lager “Chasing Excellence” Novices’ Chase, run over a trip just shy of two miles and two furlongs.