Cliffeboy 577 Posted May 30, 2015 Not being a regular down at the OTA these days but an avid follower still, what does the OTA faithful feel about moving Leigh Lanham to No 3 for the home matches and Ritchie who is struggling a bit to No2. In the 2013 season Gary used to swop Josh and Nick about for the home and away matches to great effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted May 30, 2015 Not being a regular down at the OTA these days but an avid follower still, what does the OTA faithful feel about moving Leigh Lanham to No 3 for the home matches and Ritchie who is struggling a bit to No2. In the 2013 season Gary used to swop Josh and Nick about for the home and away matches to great effect. I'd probably suggest this is a good idea for home meetings, as Charles Wright has become a specialist to ride up the air fence whilst Lanham hugs the white line to great effect. Worrall almost gets in the way of Wright who is always supremely quick at the OTA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted May 31, 2015 Having predicted an easy home win, I have to say that the Diamonds provided the Rebels with a much harder task than I thought. Credit to Kerr, Henry and Lindgren who all battled superbly. More often than not these three outdated the Rebels. Furthermore, on two occasions they were either first or second when first Lindgren, then Kerr came to grief. Kerr's crash looked particularly frightening after he clipped the back straight fence whilst chasing Starke. He lay stricken on the track for ten minutes receiving treatment before hobbling back to the pits (and getting a terrific round of applause from the Somerset fans). He showed real grit by coming out for his final two rides and continuing to mix it with the Rebels riders Once again another superb nights racing, and although witnessed by a somewhat modest crowd, once again it is the stay away fans who don't come because they don't like the look of the make up of various teams, that miss out. Great racing at the OTA is guaranteed!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statman 117 Posted May 31, 2015 Having predicted an easy home win, I have to say that the Diamonds provided the Rebels with a much harder task than I thought. Credit to Kerr, Henry and Lindgren who all battled superbly. More often than not these three outdated the Rebels. Furthermore, on two occasions they were either first or second when first Lindgren, then Kerr came to grief. Kerr's crash looked particularly frightening after he clipped the back straight fence whilst chasing Starke. He lay stricken on the track for ten minutes receiving treatment before hobbling back to the pits (and getting a terrific round of applause from the Somerset fans). He showed real grit by coming out for his final two rides and continuing to mix it with the Rebels riders Once again another superb nights racing, and although witnessed by a somewhat modest crowd, once again it is the stay away fans who don't come because they don't like the look of the make up of various teams, that miss out. Great racing at the OTA is guaranteed!! I didn't think they were particularly old........ I think the crowd level on Friday was as much to do with the horrendous traffic problems on the M5 (especially north-bound) that night which more than likely prevent many from getting to OTA, or put them off from either trying to get there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EIS002 159 Posted May 31, 2015 Spot on - he was good last week but seemed to have so much more speed this week, and shame he missed out on his maximum. I was really impressed with Starke at Scunny, very brave rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willowman 212 Posted June 3, 2015 .... I always hope that the diamonds were entertaining. Likewise when the Rebels are on the road. You never know, perhaps we could do so at Foxhall someday! The Diamonds were great value for money on Friday. Kerr and Henry got stuck in. How Kerr managed to continue after his off defies belief. I think he got spooked out by Starke passing him, lost concentration and just got too close to the fence. Very lucky to hobble away from that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted June 3, 2015 Likewise when the Rebels are on the road. You never know, perhaps we could do so at Foxhall someday! The Diamonds were great value for money on Friday. Kerr and Henry got stuck in. How Kerr managed to continue after his off defies belief. I think he got spooked out by Starke passing him, lost concentration and just got too close to the fence. Very lucky to hobble away from that one. Just to enthasise Paul Starke's form of late, he got a paid maximum in the EL on Monday night too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willowman 212 Posted June 3, 2015 Just to enthasise Paul Starke's form of late, he got a paid maximum in the EL on Monday night too! Enthuses Emphasize Emphasis Enthusiasm Enthusiast Words suggestions! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted June 3, 2015 Just to enthasise Paul Starke's form of late, he got a paid maximum in the EL on Monday night too! Euthanise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 3, 2015 Euthanise? Dead right!! :shock: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted June 3, 2015 Just to enthasise Paul Starke's form of late, he got a paid maximum in the EL on Monday night too! And in the interests of balance a big fat zero at Lynn last Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted June 3, 2015 Enthuses Emphasize Emphasis Enthusiasm Enthusiast Words suggestions! This time of year the scrumpy is particularly strong! Starkey's aim is to get into the Rebels main team this year. His recent scores suggest it won't be too long before he does! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted June 3, 2015 Enthuses Emphasize Emphasis Enthusiasm Enthusiast Words suggestions! Sadly no auto correct on a computer!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coomie 191 Posted June 4, 2015 This time of year the scrumpy is particularly strong! Starkey's aim is to get into the Rebels main team this year. His recent scores suggest it won't be too long before he does! not if Mr Lanham has his way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites