Newcastle Gems V Redcar Cubs 16/9

[RCF 10]

Newcastle Gems – 11

1. Luke Ruddick 3 3 2 TM = 8

2. Josh Embleton 2* 0 0 1 = 3+1

3. Rob Shuttleworth DNR

Redcar Cubs – 12

1. Dan Phillips FX 3 3 = 6

2. Ben Basford FX 1* = 1+1

3. Kev Keay 2 1 2* = 5+1

Heat 1

Ruddick, Embleton, Basford (FX), Phillips (FX) 5-0 5-0

Heat 2

Ruddick, Keay, Basford, Embleton 3-3 8-3

Heat 3

Phillips, Ruddick, Keay, Embleton 2-4 10-7

Heat 4

Phillips, Keay, Embleton, Ruddick ™ Re Run 1-5 11-12

With the non-arrival of Rob Shuttleworth the Gems looked like they may be up against it but with an uncharacteristic slide off from Dan Phillips while winning heat one the home team took their chance, they looked like getting an easy 4-2 until inexperienced Basford fell on the 3^rd lap meaning an awarded 5-0 for them. The Impressive Ruddick took his second win in heat 2 for a 3-3. Phillips was back to normal service in heat 3 getting the better of Ruddick with Keay slotting in 3^rd setting up a last heat decider. It was an even start with Phillips just getting over Ruddick into the bend, this caused Ruddick to lose control and go straight across the corner collecting Keay on his way. After a short bit of medical attention both riders were fit for the re run, however Ruddick’s bike was a write off so missed the 2 minutes leaving Embleton to try and beat one of his more experienced opponents to salvage a home win, it was a little too much to ask of him on his debut though and the Cubs did what was needed for the win. Embleton is the 7^th young northerner to make his racing debut this season and looks a good enough prospect for the Gems to build their team around in the future.