ReadingRacer2017 159 Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) 1. Craig Cook 2. Steve Worrall 3. Rohan Tungate 4. Damian Drozdz 5. Max Fricke 6. Dan Bewley 7. Jye Etheridge 1. Nick Morris 2. Adam Ellis 3. Troy Batchelor 4. David Bellego 5. Tobiasz Musielak 6. Zach Wajtknecht 7. Mitchell Davey Can see Belle Vue winning the first leg by a good 15-20 points. A narrow Robins win in the return leg. If Drozdz hits the ground running, the Aces have a formidable top 6. The Robins look weak at reserve, will need Musielak to carry on 2017 form but as a heatleader. Still unsure about Bellego, Swindon will have a big hitter at number 4 if he can rediscover his early season form from 2017. Edited March 18, 2018 by ReadingRacer2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestGorton1884 621 Posted March 17, 2018 If the photographs from BVs P&P day are anything to go off , it looks like Drozdz will line up at 4 with Tungate ? Its possible Drozdz and Etheridge may struggle initially, so im going for a narrow Aces win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted March 17, 2018 Having Damian and Rohan paired together at home should work, away it will leave us weak in those heats. Craig and Steve are our two best away riders going off last years averages so pairing them together away is a waste imo. Maybe we will have a different home and away line up or the numbers on the race suit were there before positions have been sorted. Steve should be placed in a HL position in a season when he needs to step up consistently at that level. With regards the result it should be comfortable for The Aces but early season meetings can often throw up odd results. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted March 17, 2018 could go either way, 1st match of the season, cobwebs still to be blown off,like for like I think it's pretty even other than the reserves, this is where Belle Vue are notably better. I'll put my neck on the line and say a narrow home win. 4-6 points. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted March 17, 2018 I fancy a ten point or more home win for the Aces, the sides look closely matched but the Aces have a big advantage at reserve.For Swindon i believe Zach and Adam can improve and i actually think Nick can add more consistency to his performances.For the home side Fricke /Bewley/Tungate can all improve and i believe Etheridge will chip in as well with points i hope it is a entertaining meeting i can't wait for the return match on Thursday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,757 Posted March 17, 2018 Agree about Worrall, will be good for his development to get him away from number two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted March 17, 2018 Being the first meeting I would give BV a slight advantage on their home track but that will be reversed next thurs, overall it could go to either team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted March 17, 2018 5 hours ago, A ORLOV said: Being the first meeting I would give BV a slight advantage on their home track but that will be reversed next thurs, overall it could go to either team. I'd agree. It looks like it could to be very close over the 2 legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted March 17, 2018 Close season early fixture with no known form to base any real opinion so I'd say a small home win of 6-10 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,853 Posted March 17, 2018 Line ups Belle Vue ‘Rentruck’ Aces Craig Cook, Steve Worrall (C), Damian Dróżdż, Rohan Tungate, Max Fricke, Jye Etheridge, Dan Bewley; TM: Mark Lemon Swindon ‘CFS Filtration’ Robins Nick Morris, Adam Ellis, Troy Batchelor, David Bellego, Tobiasz Musielak, Zach Wajtknecht, Mitchell Davey; TM: Alun Rossiter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,645 Posted March 17, 2018 Anyone know which charity is benefiting from this meeting yet? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booey boy 123 Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Daniel Smith said: Anyone know which charity is benefiting from this meeting yet? Bspa 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestGorton1884 621 Posted March 17, 2018 Looking forward to seeing the young Pole, though not expecting too much this early in the season Riding at number 3 is certainly a tough start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted March 17, 2018 1 minute ago, WestGorton1884 said: Looking forward to seeing the young Pole, though not expecting too much this early in the season Riding at number 3 is certainly a tough start I thought you would have put him at 2. Simply to hide him a little bit in the early part of the season. Is the weather going to be ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted March 18, 2018 44 minutes ago, poolebolton said: I thought you would have put him at 2. Simply to hide him a little bit in the early part of the season. Is the weather going to be ok? I take it his motors are fast and he's had a spin or two..5 points would be ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
