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As ever the devil is in the details. I wouldn’t get too hung up on averages and stats for the rising stars. this was posted by @M.D In the Championship section “I think what people are not taking into account with Vinnie is his injury at Redcar in his first meeting of the season. He was on 4 from 3 and sitting on a paid win in his fourth when he lifted and hit the fence by the starting gate. It was a far more complex injury than people realise, he came back, as speedway riders do, not fully fit and playing catch up with riders who had been racing for a few months whilst he was out. He then was in the top 5 for Worky when he returned , a step up when not fully fit and playing catch up with race fitness. As fitness returned he picked up at the end of the season and whoever gets him next season will see a different rider”.

Edinburgh were actually one of the clubs he has left in trouble previously. The thing i can not understand is where the fella gets his money from as he has hardly riden speedway the last few year

Comets at the speedway show 🔵⚪️🏁😀

Fantastic team coming together! so who will be the last 2?

The rising stars won't make much difference to the meeting outcome... Their two protected races will mostly see them race each other for a point... If a team loses a meeting it certainly won't be the rising stars fault...

And foxtrot oscaring again when the money stopped...

Wow that would have certainly been a major shot in the arm for the sport, more so if at least some of it could have been diverted from number one's hoovering.

I think cookie has had mental health issues with previous clubs but as you say if you're not being paid surely it's going to effect your mindset especially if you're a little fragile,I know I won't work for bad payers and I would imagine cookie is no different.

Nicolo Bulega set the fastest lap at Jerez as Ducati, Aprilia and KTM continued development of their 2027 MotoGP machines. https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/1110104/1/nicolo-bulega-tops-jerez-850cc-motogp-test-ducati

You've got to also remember that Foord has the worst overall championship average for 2026 of all these riders. Also, the 2nd worst national league average. Loftus and Foord both ride for Edinburgh's NDL team and Loftus has a 1.25 higher average. I think his away average actually just highlights that despite being at Workington for 2 years he cannot work out their track. Therefore if he can't work out Ipswich initially we might be really screwed all year. Loftus just fits too well imo. Edinburgh is a similar track and he's good there, he's had great improvement over the last few years. Also, Foord has only one year left until he graduates the scheme, realistically only Scott will achieve a 3.50 average. Next year we'd be able to keep Loftus and he'd have a year of experience in the Premiership. This way come what may we have to select a new rising star next year who's likely never been in the premiership. Sorry for the pile in on one young rider, I just think spending so much on a team and then choosing the wrong rising star is dumb.

Cookie is a fantastic rider. Flies out the gate and will be phenomenal for Edinurgh. He's also 20kg lighter than last season. Whats annoying is he couldnt be bothered travelling 15 minutes down the bypass to Workington. I understand Workington are bad payers but that cant be used as an excuse when you've went missing for previous clubs

I hope Craig proves the doubters wrong. He made all the other riders look daft at Ashfield when he visited this season. He’s incredible to watch when he’s on it.

I thought it would be ... "We know what your are"...😁

you know what the Bellevue fans will be singing when Ipswich come to town ? BOO,LEY, BOO,LEY., ill get my coat,😁

I think that the Aces, Northampton and KL will be very close all season to finish fourth, almost in a mini group of three. With the head to heads being possibly the deciding factor, which maybe is where the NSS home advantage will kick in?.. Obviously, all could change if the Aces can land a top level No5 and a strong No6... That could prove to be a big challenge though... And will probably mean several more changes to last years' team than the ones already made..

That’s also been said of Vinnie Foord too. Hopefully the clubs they’re all signed to in the Premiership help them in this area to give them a fighting chance. There’s some talented young riders out there, but the problem is many don’t have the finance to invest in good equipment to get them going. If meetings are tight, most rising stars will get three rides a meeting and will be pulled from their fourth ride and replaced by a stronger number 6. The aim I’d suggest will be 3 points at home. Beat their opposite number at home and job done.

Really like Freddy and hope he's staying at Glasgow next season. His biggest downfall seems to be his bikes, when they are working he is fast and commited and on his day he can beat some good riders. His away scores might be poorer but that will most likely be the trend for the rising stars. He could end up being one of the stronger rising stars as long as he doesn't have any issues with his leg.

I do hope Craig has gotten through his issues because I want him to do well but I am getting deja vu from his start of season comments from the past few years. I've given up on caring after he's disappointed over and over again but for Edinburgh's sake I hope he sticks with it, still a great rider and would give Edinburgh a very strong top 2.

Victor coming in on that reduced average is the only reason he's been kept I would guess. I think Berwick were unlucky not to make the playoffs last season, they may have a chance to do it this time, Kemp has big shoes to fill, but if Battye improves further (which i think he will) and the new reserve scores a few more points than Smith did, they will be in the mix.

He's a big risk, yes he can be brilliant but season end or even season break is possible at any time.

Is this a case of cant find anybody else so will give him a go?

I still think Northampton need another big hitter. I'm not sure Musielak is an out and out number one. Its looking like a competetive side but with so many points up for grabs in heats 13 and 15 ...well you know what I mean.

Said exactly the same about him last year…

thing is they are not their riders they are independent contractors, unlike most contractors who rarely go off sick even when ill because they don't get paid Craig has proven to be different.

Heard at moment just doing Championship and Polish Ekstraliga 2, waiting then for a UK spot when the team changes merry go round starts in May/June time