Hmmm what to make of it, my "tipping competition" score needs to be boosted, I've picked Rossi for the win, Gib for a place but Melandri is beginning to look like a well lets say a consistant bet, at this stage I'd have to go for Rossi, Gibs, Melandri, Biaggi is nowhere (8th) and 1.5 secs off the pace, that is crap for a Honda factory rider, I like Max and want him to do well but things aren't looking to bright for him ATM. The Dukes I don't think will shine, maybe fast for a few laps then fade away, Edwards could be a surprise, he's raced at Assen enough in WSB and in FP3 is 2nd fastest ahead of Rossi too so you never know. One thing is fairly certain, Rossi will take the championship again, I can't see anyone getting near him now, it's a race for second among the rest, the rest being Gibs, Biaggi and Melandri. Personally I'm rooting for Mel!!! Paul
