Stratford - 20/4/2008

[Cassius Marcellus]

Can't see a Stratford thread :unsure 5-10 Stratford - Blue Buster - each way This race has cut up badly because of the going. From what I can see, only three of those left in will like the soft ground. These are Sharp Dresser, Stravara and Blue Buster. Sharp Dresser has the best credentials that's why he's favourite, but loathe as I am to tip an Easterby runner, I had a look at Blue Busters track appearances. 4 at Kelso, and 1 each at Ayr, Sedgefield, Carlisle, Musselburgh, Catterick, Aintree and Market Rasen. I consider Market Rasen a trip 'south' and the horse was well backed to 11/4 favourite that day, but caught a tartar when behind a 20/1 winner trained by Henry Daly, and the gamble came unstuck. I also consider Stratford a trip 'south' and will have an each way bet as only three should enjoy the ground, and he's the biggest price of the three at about 12/1.