John Leslie 3,213 Posted June 8, 2014 Worrall was always going to be missing from this meeting and Stead booked as his guest replacement. It's only the Cook situation that's changed. Will the Aces just use R/R for him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy jimmy 298 Posted June 8, 2014 Zagar and Nicholld can take the rides for Cook? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyE 822 Posted June 8, 2014 Zagar and Nicholld can take the rides for Cook? Latest Greensheets show Cook below Nicholls - so not Zagar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,853 Posted June 8, 2014 No just nicholls can take rr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted June 9, 2014 Weather is a bit hit and miss for this one..... Heavy showers in the morning will push up the spine of the UK, turning thundery once the day heats up, expect thunderstorms to hit Manchester around noon accompanied with torrential rain, hail and squally winds, the storms should pass through rather quickly, and warm sunshine will punctuate the storms. It's possible the storms will die down late afternoon and leave a reasonably dry evening.. Really hard forecast, models are in conflict over certain components... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjolnir 184 Posted June 9, 2014 It's a shame that we won't be able to see two full strength teams on Sky this evening - and although Schlein will (hopefully) be an adequate guest for Lewis, I don't think it's unfair to suggest that Robbo is unlikely to score as many as Richard who has been enjoying a blinding season so far. How does Rory usually go round Belle Vue? Having said that, it will be nice to see Stuart in Hammers colours again and I'm sure he'll give it 100%. Our guest bookings could be a lot less suitable so thanks to both of them. With the Aces missing Cook and Worrall it all gets evened out anyway! Hopefully the weather won't ruin things and we'll all be treated to some good racing - and a point for Lakeside would be most welcome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Rory normally very good around Belle Vue. In great form & ex belle Vue rider so good choice of guest. Everytime I have seen Cook ride for Belle Vue this year, he has been very poor so maybe a guest would strengthen them Edited June 9, 2014 by mdmc82 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Cat from Mars 16 Posted June 9, 2014 I actually think losing Cookie considerably weakens Belle Vue. His away form has been extremely patchy, but his home form is generally very good, and I would have guaranteed him a double figure score tonight against Lakeside. Finding an adequate replacement will be difficult and R/R just won't cut it at all! Steady for Richie looks like a more straightforward swap for me, and it will be good to see Simon in Aces colours again. As for Lakeside, Rory Schlein is a more than adequate replacement for Bridger - and Stuart Robson is a Kirky Lane track specialist, so I would suggest Lakeside are considerably stronger for their guests. All things considered I make Lakeside favourities for this meeting, but maybe the Aces can surprise me and pull off a win against the odds! Prediction Aces 43 Hammers 49. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,245 Posted June 9, 2014 Rory normally very good around Belle Vue. In great form & ex belle Vue rider so good choice of guest. Everytime I have seen Cook ride for Belle Vue this year, he has been very poor so maybe a guest would strengthen them Not at home he hasn't! 4 home meetings so for scored 9+2, 5+1, 13+2, 11+2 So which premier league guest is going to score more then that to strengthen us bearing in mind the likes of King, Wells, Morris, Barker are unavailable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tocha 306 Posted June 9, 2014 Rory normally very good around Belle Vue. In great form & ex belle Vue rider so good choice of guest. Everytime I have seen Cook ride for Belle Vue this year, he has been very poor so maybe a guest would strengthen them Rory was very good in 2012. He was a Belle Vue rider that year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,853 Posted June 9, 2014 Where is nobody available so will most likely be rr Schlein will ride as a second string so he will be scoring big as will For us to win we would need nicholls and zagar virtually unbeaten Nd for stef to win both reserve races Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Leslie 3,213 Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Get your money on at Bet365. Easy away win for Lakeside. Schlein (ex-BV rider) guesting for Bridger (crap at BV) strengthens the Hammers big style. Robson (riding well and unlucky not to get a max guesting for Somerset at weekend) is more than adequate cover for Lawson. For the Aces, Stead is a reasonable swap for Worrall, but there's no way they can cover the loss of Cook who averages 9+ at Kirky Lane. Edited June 9, 2014 by John Leslie 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABS 231 Posted June 9, 2014 If Berwick gets rained off early, would the riders be released to ride for their clubs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko 955 Posted June 9, 2014 I have to admit Hammers have worked the guest system to its max here, pound for pound we are definately stronger I feel whilst Vue will be weaker, all the pressure then on Lakeside however nothing is certain the way both Pk and Davey have been performing at times. Just hope if the meeting starts it runs its course, I'm well cheesed off with all the manipulation from team managers when rain is around, awarding results after ten heats was always asking for trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,841 Posted June 9, 2014 Robson (riding well and unlucky not to get a max guesting for Somerset at weekend) is more than adequate cover for Lawson. . The big difference is that Richard can gate and Robbo can't. Everyone at Lakeside loves Robbo and he has been a great servant of the club but Richard is the man on form right now and, it's difficult to think of anyone on his sort of average that could do an equivalent job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
