semion 2,192 Posted August 19, 2019 Nothing wrong with that meeting. Decent entertainment. Not a classic but been a lot worse than that. I guess Poole will want to avoid Swindon in the play off semi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedy swindon pete 509 Posted August 19, 2019 Just shows how bad the poole track used to be when fans and riders are giving that surface tonight some praise. Crikey. Ford’s potato harvest might be down come the end of this season, but still might have enough to fund some tin-pot race jackets for his lucky septet next season, though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 19, 2019 A good meeting tonight, perhaps not as good as the one two weeks ago but still entertaining. Track was nicely watered with no dust, meaning some good flat out racing. The track improvements really helping the riders go for it. After Swindon’s performance last week at Ipswich I expected them to turn up and rip us a new one but after a tense opening two 5-1s on the bounce more or less settled where the win was going to go. I would have used Josh in heat 15 but Middlo thought otherwise. Klindt chose tonight to have his worst meeting of the season. For Swindon I thought Doyle and Batchelor excellent but the rest were hit and miss. No reserves is Swindons bane. And no T/Rs allowed in the playoffs. We don’t have the top end firepower of Swindon but we do have 6 riders giving their all. Now well clear at the top. Top 4 still wide open with Wolves win at Belle Vue. Very pleased after that. Return on Thursday should be another cracker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YerRopes 3,009 Posted August 19, 2019 Hard watching here, thst was.. Well done to Poole though, they deserved the win in a reasonably entertaining meeting.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 19, 2019 Just now, Speedy swindon pete said: Just shows how bad the poole track used to be when fans and riders are giving that surface tonight some praise. Crikey. Ford’s potato harvest might be down come the end of this season, but still might have enough to fund some tin-pot race jackets for his lucky septet next season, though. What you eating? Sour grapes? Beaten easily regardless of final score line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, thecoombdog said: You have to be fair and say bends 3 and 4 are better. Passes on there already. Think it's been a decent start racing wise TBH. Terrible ruts still on bend 2 and 4 causing riders huge lifts. 1 hour ago, Crazy robin said: Not slating the meeting but was told that track is not smooth as posted. Track is way better but then it was dangerous before so not hard to improve on that. Ruts still an issue and still a bit wavy but loads better thankfully. An enjoyable match which is probably a Final rehearsal. Poole have all the strength in reserve, Swindon much better top 5. Intriguing final if that’s what it proves to be. Much more enjoyable meeting I’m delighted to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedy swindon pete 509 Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: What you eating? Sour grapes? Beaten easily regardless of final score line. I was giving Poole a compliment! It’s all relative. Glad you’re enjoying the new billiard-table smooth track, Steve! Edited August 19, 2019 by Speedy swindon pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 19, 2019 Yes we are enjoying it thanks. A good race circuit again now it’s fixed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted August 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Steve Shovlar said: Yes we are enjoying it thanks. A good race circuit again now it’s fixed. It’s not fixed, it’s better. Bad ruts and wavey still but at least the boys can race it harder. Tons better tho. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 19, 2019 It’s easily good enough. This is dirt track racing not road racing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted August 19, 2019 26 minutes ago, Speedy swindon pete said: Classic. Well Middleditch is equally stupid putting Kurtz off 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted August 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, Speedy swindon pete said: Just shows how bad the poole track used to be when fans and riders are giving that surface tonight some praise. Crikey. Ford’s potato harvest might be down come the end of this season, but still might have enough to fund some tin-pot race jackets for his lucky septet next season, though. Potato harvest ..that really made me laugh pete thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,342 Posted August 19, 2019 Well done Swindon, have gone to the top 3 recently and taken a point at Vue and Poole and 4 at Ippo. 10 heat wins, excellent from Batch and Doyley, just let down at reserve. Good entertaining meeting, credit to Poole as well.Roll on Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted August 19, 2019 19 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: What you eating? Sour grapes? Beaten easily regardless of final score line. No way were Swindon beaten easily 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 19, 2019 All over in heat 13. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites