Blue Groove

Eating humble pie tonight after commenting on the reserves situation on Friday, Sam and Celina showing they can both do it when the chips are down, hope Ant is ok. Workington already had a good team in their 1-5, but have the makings of a very good team if improvements continue.

Reality bites, Workington can't afford just one of their 1-5 having an off day when they're carrying the reserves, need at least three race wins from them all every meeting to have a chance

Start time put back to 3:20pm, ambulance crew still on way here after original ambulance broke down

Different meeting but the Chris Harris arrival at Glasgow tonight was brilliant for anyone who hasn't seen it: https://x.com/glasgowtigers/status/1778858047307137049

Watched for first time on BSN stream, twelve quid but well worth it with a couple of pints for company. Well done to all riders, track looked a bit rough early doors but got better later on, could've been more comfortable but for the tape touch and one or two mechanical gremlins. Heat leaders all performed, as did Tate and Ant (they were just unlucky that there scores didn't reflect their efforts), Celina looked on pace, still doubts about Sam at this level though.

I know it's early days, but first impressions: Claus - still got it Tate and Antii - both excellent today even first time out, once they get settled in I'd expect them to be the heat leaders with Claus Cook and Batchelor - best days are in the past but will still do a job Celine and Sam - looking like the weak point, but let's give them a chance and see how they do against teams with similar level reserves. Neither were going to challenge Hodder and Celine had a good second ride to beat Borke.

Telling us who it is might get a few more season tickets sold and much-needed money in the coffers ahead of the season starting, I know people who are holding off until they know the final lineup.

Can't see anything but pit area on Discovery

Same with me on Discovery

You need the commentary otherwise you can't play commentator bingo - "You could throw a blanket over them", Speedway out of the top drawer", He's winding it on", etc etc

Fricke lucky in Heat 1, was rolling at the start, should've been red flagged and rerun

Must've known what to expect, he was only there a couple of weeks ago

Hasn't shown up at the meeting apparently

Indeed, you wouldn't see a better race than that even in the grand prix