Dunraven Windows Novices' Chase (Listed)

Off time: 15:22 | Winning time: 4m 40.89s

Grand Sancy^h²³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 149| C| DWS

5/4

Smart type over hurdles and opened chase account at fourth attempt at Fontwell (19.5f, heavy) in February. This is more demanding but he should make his presence felt. Has undergone wind surgery.

Form: F23341-

Longhouse Sale^t³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 147

5/6

Terrific strike rate, winning 10 of his 13 starts overall. Made it 3-3 over fences when seeing off The Butcher Said (winner since) at Uttoxeter (2½m, good) last month and he may have more to offer.

Form: 065-111

Paint The Dream^t²¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: C Brace| T: F O'Brien| OR: 137

9/1

Appeared to excel himself when runner-up in the Dipper Novices' Chase at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. However, hasn't come close to matching that form in 2 subsequent starts.

Form: 8U2250-

Non-Runners

Fiddlerontheroof²¹⁴

Weight: 11-2| Age: 6

T: C L Tizzard J: R M Power

Fusil Raffles¹⁵

Weight: 11-2| Age: 5

T: N J Henderson J: D A Jacob

Forecasts

Longhouse Sale (5/6), Grand Sancy (5/4), Fusil Raffles (7/4), Fiddlerontheroof (2/1), Paint The Dream (9/1)

LONGHOUSE SALE has made an excellent start to his chasing career, winning each of his 3 starts in this sphere, barely touching a twig in the process. His sound jumping will stand him in good stead round here and he is an appealing alternative to probable market leaders Fiddlerontheroof and Fusil Raffles. Grand Sancy is also respected in what is likely to be a very informative contest.