drew2 251 Posted July 19, 2013 First sample of live speedway this year and thought it was a pretty entertaining match. Track was slick but thats down to the weather but riders still made it work and had some good close racing. Josh was superb against his former club with stunning 4th to 1st ride to complete things in ht15. Alex was solid apart from losing 2nd to Bager in ht 3 when he didn't look at his quickest, Nick was up and down but didn't lack effort. Kyle was unlucky as i am sure he didn't really cause Ringwood to fall in ht 6 to earn the exclusion he received from Mrs Turnbull. The guests at reserve did the job required and Paul Starke got better as the night went on as he sussed the setup needed to get him off the start. Morley did ok when he made the gate and mixed it at times. Shame to see Screeny missing but Kozza did a pretty good job with 11. I was impressed with Anders Thomsen who was probably worth more than his 4 points, looked quick out in front. Probably not a 7pt rider at moment but will be in future. Bager battled hard and i thought he had scored more than the 7 he did. Compton was awful until ht 14 when he was suddenly on the pace for a couple of laps, a shadow of his former self. Grieves was also a shadow of his former self but in the other direction! Was that really him under that crash helmet, the self confessed OTA hater actually looked pretty good in his first 3 rides! Ringwood was average and Jacobs looked impressive in ht 2 but faded somewhat later. All in al a decent meeting to watch especially in shirt sleeves for the first time ever for me at the OTA since it opened! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idh 209 Posted July 20, 2013 Somerset V Glasgow Photo's http://ihitchcock.zenfolio.com/somerset_v_glasgow_pl Slideshow http://ihitchcock.zenfolio.com/somerset_v_glasgow_pl/slideshow Masterclass from Josh Glasgow's newboy got better as the meeting went on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whowasthatberntpersson 108 Posted July 20, 2013 Glasgow were right in this for a fair old time. Some very good racing once more, and the first holiday crowd looked very reasonable.. The Tigers new Dane looks promising, and Greavesy looked quick at times. Useful performance by Starke for the Rebels, shame Berwick have tabs on him. Good all round display by the Rebels even with Morris still struggling to find the right setup for the Oak Tree Arena (getting close though). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons 370 Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) A great bit of sportsmanship by Kozza Smith last night who came out to the pit gate to shake hands with all the Rebels after their win, was good to see. Edited July 20, 2013 by Buttons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted July 20, 2013 A great bit of sportsmanship by Kozza Smith last night who came out to the pit gate to shake hands with all the Rebels after their win, was good to see. He was good value on track too, and very gracious in his interview afterwards praising the rebels and Josh's heat 15 ride also - good to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
