Speedway28
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Wasn't the greatest watch today, some decent races but better meetings so far this season. The track really needs to be sorted out, the only rider who looked entirely comfortable today was Jon Armstrong. It's really not good enough and I'm sure I'm not the only one who's patience is beginning to wear thin.
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Does Ayres fit for Hume? Think Shanes is most likely if he can commit, can't see anyone else from the NL who's even close to being ready.
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Diabolical track? Haha. What exactly was wrong with it? Have not seen 1 complaint from any fan or rider. Clutching at straws trying to blame something else for the loss. Deary me
I wouldn't say it was massively slick . Mildenhall lads out gating Eastbourne most of the time and Eastbourne being poor and unable to pass the team riding that Mildenhall were doing. I am hoping that they put the race between Ayres and Wood up. Side by side for a few laps, great stuff. There was nothing wrong at all with that track on Sunday. Was in excellent condition tbh. The heat times suggest it stayed pretty good also. All around the 51/52 mark compared to the 53/54 second mark last week when it was slick
I've been critical on here recently about the track but as I've said previously in the topic, certainly nothing wrong with it this week. There won't be many better races at West Row this year than the one between Ayres and Wood.
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Kelsey has a broken scaphoid probs done at Plymouth?
Tom Brennan had a new tyre
Bad day away for Eastbourne, Mildenhall always good at home (impressive side this year) diabolical track as always
There was nothing wrong with that track on Sunday. And regardless, same for both teams.
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Ruddick won both of his races fairly comfortably. Ayres did help but he was quite far ahead. Armstrong did well with Verge a couple of times.
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What's happened to Kelsey Dugard? Looked promising when he first started but just looks like he's going backwards now. The used tyre didn't seem to affect Brennan that much!
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Very impressed with Mildenhall today, Eastbourne less so. Delighted to see Luke Ruddick do so well, hopefully that continues. Jenkins really is a class act, he looks like he'll go far in the sport if he stays fit. Sam Woods looks like a solid reserve, gradually improving week on week.
Eastbourne will struggle to get in the play offs with that side all year. They need a proper heat leader away from home, Baseby and Wood just don't cut it. It's obvious Plymouth will struggle this year so I wouldn't read much into Friday. Parkinson-Blackburn looked to have bike problems today which was a shame. Tom Brennan looks a great prospect, struggled a bit on his first few laps but quickly worked it out. Beating Armstrong around Mildenhall on your visit is a great effort.
Enjoyable meeting overall considering the score line, some decent races. Also impressed with young Drew Kemp before the start, he'll be being tapped up by a few sides already I'm sure.
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Alright sunshine, no need to be a dick about it!
Totally agree. Chill out SCB, some of us don't know every rule inside out.
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Kurtz not allowed to ride. 7 day rule applied?
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No thanks , he's been around long enough, to have improved a lot more , i'd rather stick with Tom Bacon and give him the chance. Most of the NO;7's in the championship are having a tough baptism of fire and IMO we should stick with him all season regardless if he is struggling, if the lads showing the commitment and is eager to impress then lets give him a bit of confidence and give him that chance with management and riders helping him with advice , who knows it might just work for him.
I don't dispute that he's giving it his best but I just don't think he'll cut it at Peterborough. Different tracks would suit him better. He wasn't anywhere near to Mountain or Hume last week and although they're both doing ok, they're not setting the world alight.
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Would guess that's at least two months out for Covatti. Any suggestions for who comes in?
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From what I've seen on Bacon this year, albeit only twice it just doesn't look to me like the Showground suits him. However, as been mentioned it's difficult to find a suitable replacement. I thought Nathan Greaves looked good in the Under 21's, I think he'd be worth a go.
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A decent meeting after a slow start.
Holder- Superb performance, best I've seen him. Rode similarly to last year in the Fours. The sponsors choice of man of the match was ridiculous, Holder won that meeting for Peterborough.
Lambert- Struggled, doesn't look confident and would be expected to beat Mountain at the Showground.
Bjerre- Brilliant to watch, albeit his wild style may have cost him a few points. Good value.
Ostergaard- Did his job, felt he should've been in 15 instead of Bjerre, however guessing his injuries contributed to the decision.
Wilson-Dean- Did well but will have better meetings. Impressed with his start to the season.
Bacon- Feel for him, think he may be able to cut it at this level but just don't think the Showground suits him. Hope he's given a chance to improve.
King- Struggled early on, good before heat 15 which he should never have been in. Think the close friendship between Danny and Ritchie may have prevented the right decision here. The fact that he isn't fully fit makes the decision seems even more mystifying.
Sarjeant- Flew out to lead one race but not enough pace and was last by bend three. No questions about him keeping a place in the side when Newman returns.
Covatti- Nothing special today but a good ride late on. Good to watch.
Heeps- Fantastic performance by Cameron. No one was catching him when he gated so amazed Hawkins didn't just risk him in heat 15 and throw him in.
Schlein- Very impressed with Rory. Looks fit and strong, no doubt he'll be back in the Premiership soon too. Cracking ride in 15, just couldn't get there.
Hume- Did what was expected by beating Bacon. Looks good, wasn't out of contention in any races.
Mountain- Very impressive today, looks better every time I see him. Ipswich will be delighted to have him and Hume at reserve this year, if both stay fit, they'll improve quickly.
It's lovely coming on here reading all these would be managers!!
Surely this is the whole point of the forum? Discussions are what it's for and it's always interesting to read how people see meetings.
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I'll make just two observations from yesterday's meeting:
The weather was unseasonably hot (23 by the time we started at 3.00pm) - so very hot with a strong cross wind. The track had received a good soaking the night before and was being constantly watered from first thing Sunday
In the past the first few heats have had to be sacrificed in a way in order to keep the moisture in. But everyone was confident that with the preparations in place the track would hold up for the meeting. A 20 heat format, so an additional five heats
However, the more telling factor (I believe) was the referee. At a time when speedway is losing far too many referees, the sport needs to find and train new ones. At yesterday's meeting Mick Bates had a probationer referee with him, which would account for some of the delays/decisions. As there would naturally be consultation between the two of them.
Running day time meetings is far more challenging and the track staff work tirelessly to keep the show on the road. The dust was becoming an issue (especially on 3rd/4th bend as the wind was blowing in this direction). But, to be honest, supporters could consider the circumstances and could relocate to a different area of the stadium
Yes, I know they shouldn't have to, but that is an option open to them in order to avoid any dust clouds
Overall the racing was keen, with some riders really getting stuck in and providing good racing. It was a very healthy crowd, and one would hope that the majority can evaluate the circumstances and return to enjoy more meetings at West Row
Regards
I accept that there's always going to be slight issues when it's as hot as it was yesterday but the track never seems to change. I understand that having too much shale on the track isn't beneficial for the inexperienced but a huge blue groove can't be preparing them very well either. Good to see Kevin Jolly saying they'll work on the track this week, he seems like a really decent man who deserves success at Mildenhall for the all the work he's putting in.
Just to say, the track is the only issue at Mildenhall in my opinion. It's a nice club with nice people involved and once the track is sorted, more larger crowds like yesterday will be seen. I do enjoy my speedway there and have done since going to Mildenhall as a boy in the 1980's. I don't want my opinions to be seen negatively, it's just my opinion that these improvements will give the club opportunity to gain larger crowds.
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Some good moments today, But about75% of races had to be re-run through falls accidents ,tape infringements .A ref who failed to keep the meeting moving at a decent pace resulting in the whole thing dragging on.the track did not help which was poor in my opinion I would think twice about attendig another meeting here this year..
Agreed. Very disappointed with the track. The standard response of blaming the heat will be the club's excuse but it is reasonable as a paying spectator to expect to not see a blue groove after six heats every meeting. I'll give it a couple more attempts but if the track doesn't improve, Sunday's could be spent at Peterborough instead.
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Observations on today's season opener...
Hard to judge off the first meeting but once Jenkins moves up into the top five, could be difficult against the best sides. Saying that, Verge, Ruddick (after first two races) and Woods all looked steady. Hopefully they'll improve throughout the year. Jenkins looks a class act, defeating Stoneman twice, I think he'll average around 7.50-8.00 this year. Halsey looks good, Armstrong and Mountain down on pace but sure that'll come. Good to see Mountain back and hope he's not feeling too sore after the bang to the back he received in his fall.
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Any ideas on the wildcard for this GP yet? Guess it won't be announced for a couple of weeks but anyone expected to be given the opportunity?
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Who has Heeps replaced in this meeting?
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..Wotever..We love him at Peterborough. Even when he's injured with his arm in a sling he's still at the meetings helping out in the pits. He even lends his replacement equipment..Speaks volumes about the guy to me.
Please enlighten me on how any of my comments were about anything relating to Simon Lambert off the track? I feel my analysis of him on track is pretty accurate but please, feel free to show me the last time he got one or two points or went unbeaten at the Showground.
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Lambert is just Lambert?...That's a bit harsh on the lad as when he gets going he is one of our best home riders.. Especially for the average he is on..Plus he has just come back from injury.
It was hardly meant offensively. I simply meant that you know what you're getting with him, a solid five or six point return most meetings. He's not going to turn up and go unbeaten and he's rarely going to score one or two.
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What break was that then?
Between heat 14 and 15.
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Just a few observations from Friday evening. Really didn't understand the need for Jack Holder to run across the centre green and receive a 'birthday present.' Just get on with the meeting and do that in a break! Can't see Peterborough winning away anywhere with that side, maybe just Scunthorpe with some luck. However, at home they'll be decent. Hansen was excellent value, flying around the boards. Holder looked good when in front, couldn't make an impact really otherwise. Lambert is just Lambert. Starke was really impressive, looked very quick. Think Bacon will take some time to get going and not sure Peterborough is his type of track but the ability is there.
Not overly impressed with Scunthorpe, they clearly don't have an out and out number one. Wallner was superb too watch, going for any gap he could see and will be fantastic to watch all season.
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Are Peterborough still having their first meeting next Sunday?
Mildenhall Fen Tigers V Young Lions U21 - Sunday 21st May 4pm
in National League Speedway
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It's a real shame because they have the perfect setting for a brilliant race track and off the track, it seems to be a very well run club. If they don't sort it out they will start to lose numbers on the gate, that's a certainty.