More glory expected for speedy Robbies despite Oxford upgrade

ROBBIES GLORY was having his first run of the year when making all one rung down last week and an upgrade should not prevent him doubling up in Oxford's A2 over 450m at 4.07.

Barrie Backhurst's charge was a top grade/minor open class sprinter when based at Hove and this easy four-bend trip could be the making of him.

Expected to strip fitter for that Valentine's Day success, he can again quickly put distance between himself and his rivals.

Jason Smith's Westfield Tigris (4.07) looks best at Suffolk Downs, while Harlow has a morning/evening double-header with Phil Ward's Cornerstone Lad (1.03) and Paul Clarke's Limelight Legacy (8.16) the respective suggestions.

There is double Friday Irish action with Seamus Reilly's Breffni Katie (12.54) the strongest Mullingar pick and Ian Reilly's Phoenix Lana (12.04) another fancy, while James Martin's Castleterryfreya can land Clonmel's evening opener at 7.31.

Robbies Glory (nap)
T1 Oxford 4.07