Possible Clues:

• Operative and I cover barrier
• Disadvantage to offset an advantage to equalise chances of winning
• Although not in charge, had a picnic arranged in hamper
• Disadvantage Henry and I get the better of
• Help one to get better, given disadvantage
• Clap first person to beat disability
• Assign odds for
• Physical or mental disability, sometimes imposed
• Advantage - disadvantage
• Workman and I excel, despite disadvantage