I still feel it's a toss-up between Rossi, Pedrosa and Stoner. Casey's team took a tire gamble on race day (due to the lower temps) in China and it didn't work. He was faster in practice. So long as the fight stays close I'd put Pedrobot third. He only does well if he can check out and not compete head to head with anyone. Stoner and especially Rossi know this and should make it physical with the little guy as much as possible. Really -- they should take a page from Toseland's riding and really fluster him. That's where is diminutive size can be a hindrance.
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