Aces51 2,778 Posted August 15, 2018 It really is ludicrous that the rules dictate that Cook rides for Glasgow, who he only signed for a few weeks ago. We have to hope that Kurtz puts in one of his good performances and not a repeat of his form last Monday. The other factor will be the track. Somerset is a race track, which allowed our riders to race and pass whereas reports indicate that Swindon has been poor with processional racing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted August 15, 2018 14 minutes ago, Aces51 said: It really is ludicrous that the rules dictate that Cook rides for Glasgow, who he only signed for a few weeks ago. We have to hope that Kurtz puts in one of his good performances and not a repeat of his form last Monday. The other factor will be the track. Somerset is a race track, which allowed our riders to race and pass whereas reports indicate that Swindon has been poor with processional racing. Can honestly say you would be clutching at straws between Swindon & Stoke for the worst track in the UK!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted August 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, sommelier said: Can honestly say you would be clutching at straws between Swindon & Stoke for the worst track in the UK!! Swindon has not been great but there are many worse. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 15, 2018 Thing with Blunsdon is that the Swindon riders know how it rides and are very hard to beat out of the gate around there. Time and again they are set up to lead going into the first bend, leaving the opposition for dead. Then it’s basically a spread out four laps. If you can gate them you have a chance, but that’s not easy to acheive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted August 15, 2018 Early heats are generally spread out but ridiculous to suggest this happens from start to finish of every meeting...just lazy criticism....yes it's seen better days but still not as bad as everyone makes out 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krompa 236 Posted August 15, 2018 If Belle Vue wins tomorrow it will make race for the playoffs wide open with 3 clubs chasing 4th spot: Swindon, Belle Vue and Wolves. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,283 Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, thecoombdog said: Kurtz is class round Swindon. One of the better visiting riders for sure. Interesting to see what he scores. He banged in 14 from 5 last time for Poole.. But was poor at Wimborne Road the other night. I think the Robins have this 52-38 ish, without Cook and Riss. Edited August 16, 2018 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,779 Posted August 16, 2018 Its a difficult one, Cook rode for Belle Vue before Glasgow but this fixture is rearranged while the Glasgow one isn't. Both could argue he should be riding for them. The bottom line is that if FRN had been arranged properly in the winter and not been turned into a dog's breakfast then PL fixtures wouldn't clash with any other meetings either over here or abroad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted August 16, 2018 Was this re-arranged before Cook signed for Glasgow? If it was he should be riding for Belle Vue. If not he should be riding for Glasgow. Presumably this is what is being followed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 16, 2018 Heavy rain this morning. Track could be quite heavy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted August 16, 2018 Interesting to how good a meeting Kurtz has is he really wanting to help BV get into top4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,339 Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) Swindon's top 5 will be too strong for the Mancs, hopefully,and Zach is on fire.Will go 50-40, with no Cook or Riss. Berge is a danger. Edited August 16, 2018 by auntie doris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,022 Posted August 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Interesting to how good a meeting Kurtz has is he really wanting to help BV get into top4. If BV win it keeps Poole top so bit of incentive for Brady! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,998 Posted August 16, 2018 How long has Cook been an Ace? How long has Cook been a Tiger? Who owns Cooks contract? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted August 16, 2018 56 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Its a difficult one, Cook rode for Belle Vue before Glasgow but this fixture is rearranged while the Glasgow one isn't. Both could argue he should be riding for them. The bottom line is that if FRN had been arranged properly in the winter and not been turned into a dog's breakfast then PL fixtures wouldn't clash with any other meetings either over here or abroad. Cook said last night at Somerset that he was riding for Glasgow because the Swindon match had been re-arranged. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
