Two from Bobski

Back em or lay em - your choice - i will be backing

Newcastle 15:45 - Oasis Fantasy - 11/1 - This is the first time the selection has raced over the trip, which the dam stayed. Last time out, over 14f, staying on 2nd to Quest for More, and now a 1lb better off.  Last year beat Nabatean, by nearly 3ls when close 2nd Battersea now rated 100, with MJ's Maid in Rio now 105, and Swivel, in between, who recently finished 3ls 2nd to Clever Cookie getting 6lb, The selection is getting 20lb from the top weight. Would you agree this entry is a clear case of the trainer preserving his hcp rating for this big race and the price looks big.

Chester 15:05 - Itorio - 12/1 - Last year's form is surely the pick of this bunch, as at the Curragh, this week, last year, in a 6f Grp3, led and finished 2.5ls 4th to Dick Whittington, with Toscannini and Rapid Applause in between, all now rated 105+. Surely this suggests strongly, after his decent run at Epsom, that this trip over such a sharp track, in a class 2 will suit.


Have fun, Bob