Nice 2 1/2m listed race this afternoon and here’s my brief assessment:
Fiddlerontheroof – top rated hurdler, always going to be a chaser, decent course form (a positive at Chepstow). Almost certain to come on for the run and trainer had an in & out day yesterday
Fusil Raffles – Good hurdler, ground fine and step up in trip should suit. Will improve from Uttoxeter but will have to as wasn’t overly impressed with his jumping. No course form
Grand Sancy – Experienced chaser and taking advantage of extended novice season. Ran in some of the top races last year. Jumps well, back on decent going which is a positive, has a course win and stable started incredibly well
Longhouse Sale – Not quite up to the others on hurdles OR’s, but has had a great summer and looks a complete natural over fences. No course form
Paint the Dream – The most experienced but without a win in 5 goes over fences. Good 2nd in the Dipper but that’s not really working out. Ground shd be fine but looks up against it
At the prices will stick with Longhouse Sale’s jumping to get him home, with a saver on Grand Sancy