Spittaler 52 Posted April 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Great night and win with all the new lads showing promise. Sam and Josh are absolutely class - Josh’s pass in ht15 was tremendous. Paco is going to be a character - get the feeling he will delight and frustrate in equal measure! Great heat win for Lasse and despite Jacob only scoring one I thought he didn’t look off the pace and I’m sure will get dialled in. I smelt a rat in ht8 when Proctor went through the tapes and allowed Etheridge in but Proctor then appeared for his final programmed ride so maybe I shouldn’t be so suspicious! Think he would have had to take last ride as if not mistaken tapes exclusion don't count in compulsory 3 rides 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 821 Posted April 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Spittaler said: Think he would have had to take last ride as if not mistaken tapes exclusion don't count in compulsory 3 rides Ah I stand corrected. I suppose if that wasn’t the case then teams would be taking advantage right, left and centre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Endeavour 681 Posted April 15, 2022 10 hours ago, Jaizer said: First time I can recall the monarchs in team suits. Pains me to say it but look pretty smart. Still odd seeing the sarj in one though Not there tonight due to other commitments but a good win in the new race suits. They are very nice. More yellow than gold though. kings Lynn had a cracking suit a few years ago in blue and gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spt82 86 Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, JanAndersen said: Great night and win with all the new lads showing promise. Sam and Josh are absolutely class - Josh’s pass in ht15 was tremendous. Paco is going to be a character - get the feeling he will delight and frustrate in equal measure! Great heat win for Lasse and despite Jacob only scoring one I thought he didn’t look off the pace and I’m sure will get dialled in. I smelt a rat in ht8 when Proctor went through the tapes and allowed Etheridge in but Proctor then appeared for his final programmed ride so maybe I shouldn’t be so suspicious! A tape touch doesn't count as a ride so he had be in heat 11, I couldn't understand why Etheridge wasn't in heat 8 to start with for either Proctor or Bickley. Edited April 15, 2022 by spt82 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 821 Posted April 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, spt82 said: A tape touch doesn't count as a ride so he had be in heat 11, I couldn't understand why Etheridge wasn't in heat 8 to start with for either Etheridge or Bickley. Yes I did think that would be the decision before they came to tapes. Swapping reserves in ht8 and 9 seemed an obvious change to make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit59 1,151 Posted April 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, spt82 said: A tape touch doesn't count as a ride so he had be in heat 11, I couldn't understand why Etheridge wasn't in heat 8 to start with for either Etheridge or Bickley. Think you mean Proctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,862 Posted April 15, 2022 28 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Not there tonight due to other commitments but a good win in the new race suits. They are very nice. More yellow than gold though. kings Lynn had a cracking suit a few years ago in blue and gold. The Norwegian certainly looked decent at the gp qualifier seems the best of new guys, wasn't expecting castagna score so well. Harris letting a team down at armadale... Where have I seen this movie before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,338 Posted April 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, Jaizer said: The Norwegian certainly looked decent at the gp qualifier seems the best of new guys, wasn't expecting castagna score so well. Harris letting a team down at armadale... Where have I seen this movie before I agree Lasse looked decent in the GP qualifier,Paco has been Ok at Armadale in the past shrewd signing.IMO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spt82 86 Posted April 15, 2022 47 minutes ago, Bandit59 said: Think you mean Proctor. Oops, yes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted April 15, 2022 Hmm, was not expecting this score line when reading the thread earlier!! Edinburgh better than expected or Berwick under performed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,650 Posted April 15, 2022 Good nights racing josh move in heat 15 was ridiculous wall of death round the bandits was spectacular. Was very impressed by lassie good out the gate and looked smooth. Paco after his first ride hiccup was also good. Need to get young Jacob out the starts as the speed is there as he was reeling whoever was in front of him each time but giving too much away out the starts. all in all a pleasant surprise tonight but we’ll see what tomorrow brings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 821 Posted April 15, 2022 16 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Good nights racing josh move in heat 15 was ridiculous wall of death round the bandits was spectacular. Was very impressed by lassie good out the gate and looked smooth. Paco after his first ride hiccup was also good. Need to get young Jacob out the starts as the speed is there as he was reeling whoever was in front of him each time but giving too much away out the starts. all in all a pleasant surprise tonight but we’ll see what tomorrow brings. I’m right in saying Paco ran last in his first heat? Both the official website and speedway updates have him down as a second place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 943 Posted April 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: I’m right in saying Paco ran last in his first heat? Both the official website and speedway updates have him down as a second place. You are right, BSPL website has got the correct scorers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Jamie 356 Posted April 16, 2022 A major shock (RIP Nigel Pearson) was followed by a pleasant surprise, as Monarchs took all the Championship points on offer. The top two were virtually untouchable which, in Josh Pickering's case, is probably just as well, otherwise there could've been carnage. That heat 15 move took me back to when Lee Complin flew round Fredrik Lindgren in the final of the Garry Stead Grand Prix. Unbelievable, but brilliant at the same time. Young Fredriksson became the first Lasse to score a point for the Monarchs. A very promising debut there, including a race win. He even pushed Ricky Wells all the way in heat 6, but there was Norway through on that occasion. As for young Michele, he looks to be creating an interesting inside line for himself. Once that's perfected, we'll need to rename him Carr-stagna. For the disappointing Bandits, the type two diabetic spent most of the evening chasing shadows, Proctor showed his inclusion was a Gamble, Pijper bagged a decent score, the Kiwi looked ok, but was nowhere to be seen in 13 and 15, and Dame Edna wasn't as strong at reserve as I'd been expecting. Roll on Friday. Here's to another 50 points... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Jamie 356 Posted April 16, 2022 A couple of points re the programme ('match magazine'?)... The front cover didn’t mention what type of fixture it was. Neither did the centre pages. Was last night actually a Challenge match? Also, as enjoyable as the puzzles were on page 32, the fact the answers were shown on page 24 meant they probably weren't as challenging as they otherwise might've been Other than that, top marks. Keep up the hard work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
