Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Feel free to ask him yourself. Quite a few riders aren’t a fan of the EWR. More down to track prep than anything. I have heard that before. Then again, I couldn't care less what riders think (providing the track is not dangerous). Surfaces should be prepared for the benefit of paying customers, not paid employees. I didn't go today, but all accounts it was a brilliant meeting so we could do with more track preparation like that not less. Edited June 28, 2021 by Halifaxtiger 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan555 144 Posted June 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Shrimmy said: Track prep?? The track that has won many award so that’s down to the individual who gets worried about different racing lines and panics and then gets crap scores…hmmm Yeah the away riders should like the EWR because of the good prep it creates multiple racing lines and aren’t just done if you make a bad gate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted June 28, 2021 scunny is one of the easiest track to ride but the hardest to get the proper set up for as the meeting goes on as it changes so much , in a lot of meetings teams seem to be going really well till ht 8/10ish when the blue groove appears then struggle from then on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted June 28, 2021 6 hours ago, Shrimmy said: Track prep?? The track that has won many award so that’s down to the individual who gets worried about different racing lines and panics and then gets crap scores…hmmm Awarded by the owner of the club and supreme overlord of the SCB himself you mean? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted June 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Dandelion said: Awarded by the owner of the club and supreme overlord of the SCB himself you mean? No! By the referee's who give marks for every meeting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted June 28, 2021 16 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Feel free to ask him yourself. Quite a few riders aren’t a fan of the EWR. More down to track prep than anything. More down to riding technical tracks knowing that if you gate you don't have to keep looking over your shoulders for riders to pass you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted June 28, 2021 7 hours ago, Halifaxtiger said: I have heard that before. Then again, I couldn't care less what riders think (providing the track is not dangerous). Surfaces should be prepared for the benefit of paying customers, not paid employees. I didn't go today, but all accounts it was a brilliant meeting so we could do with more track preparation like that not less. I think that hits the nail on the head. Certain riders prefer a track where 90% of winning a race is popping first out of the gate and then defending their position. Scunny isn't like that. It's a track prepared principally for the paying customers so that they can enjoy good racing. And yesterday those fans saw some superb racing. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted June 28, 2021 I'm sure Masters is professional enough if asked about his performance yesterday to say that he is disappointed in himself/should have done better/had an off day he can't explain rather than blame the track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scunny1 436 Posted June 28, 2021 I am sure even the most fervent away supporters from Glasgow and Edinburgh must have enjoyed their visits to the EWR, despite the results for them. The last 30 Championship heats at the EWR have produced some exceptional racing and all credit to riders of the three teams. Yesterday from the outset it was clear The Monarchs are a top heavy team and fairly weak for the other 4 positions. Around the EWR , any of the Scorpion riders are capable of big scores and Yesterday that proved the case. Jordan Palin had a terrific meeting for someone still very young and learning their trade and looks a fine prospect for the future big stage. Special shout out to our guest, sometimes guests just go through the motions, but yesterday Ully was well up for the task. It was nice to see him taking his plaudits and ever smiling, well done sir. Only negative from the meeting ,after two showers I am still getting shale out of my hair! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 592 Posted June 28, 2021 Any news on Tommy’s injury which forced him to miss yesterday from any Scunny fans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scunny1 436 Posted June 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tosh1218 said: Any news on Tommy’s injury which forced him to miss yesterday from any Scunny fans Saw something from him saying hopefully back next week. Nothing broken but battered and bruised. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scunny1 436 Posted June 28, 2021 A very fair and balanced write up of the match on the Edinburgh Monarchs site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Tosh1218 said: Any news on Tommy’s injury which forced him to miss yesterday from any Scunny fans He's not riding for Kings Lynn on Thursday (Rory Schlein is), So i'd guess Thomas won't be fit for Scunny on Friday. Thomas's average goes up to 6.91 (7.26 with the 5%) from Thursday. Sadly Josh Pickering is too high (Edinburgh aren't riding this Friday). Glasgow are riding so that rules out Ostergaard, Jake would fit at home but Redcar are riding, So it'll probably be Kyle Howarth or R/R as Thomas goes above Tero in averages. Edited June 28, 2021 by Fozzie4388 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fenway Bleachers 2,665 Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, scunny1 said: I am sure even the most fervent away supporters from Glasgow and Edinburgh must have enjoyed their visits to the EWR, despite the results for them. The last 30 Championship heats at the EWR have produced some exceptional racing and all credit to riders of the three teams. Yesterday from the outset it was clear The Monarchs are a top heavy team and fairly weak for the other 4 positions. Around the EWR , any of the Scorpion riders are capable of big scores and Yesterday that proved the case. Jordan Palin had a terrific meeting for someone still very young and learning their trade and looks a fine prospect for the future big stage. Special shout out to our guest, sometimes guests just go through the motions, but yesterday Ully was well up for the task. It was nice to see him taking his plaudits and ever smiling, well done sir. Only negative from the meeting ,after two showers I am still getting shale out of my hair! Scunny is the best track in the Championship. Somerset was nearly as good. Great racing lines, no position safe and passing galore. Love my visits there, despite the travel and will be back when all the mask crap is lifted. It’s the second away trip I mark in the diary , after the STMP, ( golf at Rockliffe Hall a further attraction ) and usually on holiday weekend. Long may it flourish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Endeavour 681 Posted June 28, 2021 55 minutes ago, Fenway Bleachers said: Scunny is the best track in the Championship. Somerset was nearly as good. Great racing lines, no position safe and passing galore. Love my visits there, despite the travel and will be back when all the mask crap is lifted. It’s the second away trip I mark in the diary , after the STMP, ( golf at Rockliffe Hall a further attraction ) and usually on holiday weekend. Long may it flourish. I enjoyed the racing on Sunday even though we got thumped. Don’t think having to track a rising star helps us. Scunny a good solid team with decent reserves . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites