Jaizer 2,864 Posted October 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Doc retired a few years ago, enjoy life in Spain now. One of the Campbell brothers do it now. Knew his stuff Doc, one of best in business. Except when graded Edinburgh gates at ashfield before a last heat decider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Jamie 356 Posted October 23, 2021 5 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Kemp fell clearly on his own and ref all 4 back. Shocking. If I'm thinking of the correct race, Masters and Schlein had another game of tiddlywinks (second one in two attempts). Nobody down on that occasion but the 'incident' occurred just before Kemp fell, hence all 4. Strange afternoon. Felt nothing at all like a national cup final. No cheerleaders, no fireworks (ok, I get why that wouldn't work in the daylight!), no pipe band, half empty terraces. Just an ordinary day out. Another dismal failure by our top 3. 5 race wins out of 14 may well have been an improvement on last night but it's still unacceptable. Quite honestly, I wouldn't let any of them wear the Monarchs race jacket at sunny Armadale again in 2021. Star of the show was Benjamin Basso. He and Danyon Hume drilled another couple of nails in the trick track myth. Hats off to Poole. Always pleasing to see Rory on track. Happy retirement when the time comes 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Endeavour 681 Posted October 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, Jaizer said: Knew his stuff Doc, one of best in business. Except when graded Edinburgh gates at ashfield before a last heat decider Doc did Wolverhampton too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted October 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Doc did Wolverhampton too. Yeah I know. I'd say the "karlsson corridor" hadn't looked as grippy in last few years there. Makes sense he's not doing it anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted October 23, 2021 Did Hume ever ride for Edinburgh in the past? Been good there both times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmuncie 201 Posted October 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Did Hume ever ride for Edinburgh in the past? Been good there both times. No remarkably the league visit of the Pirates earlier in the season was his first ever visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted October 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, gmuncie said: No remarkably the league visit of the Pirates earlier in the season was his first ever visit. Wow, so first ever visit and got 11! I assumed he'd been there previously. Edinburgh be after him then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) Danyon Hume has had a very good season and I would welcome him back next year. Think there still a fair bit of improvement left in him and he has a good rapport with the Poole fans. He ran a silly last in his second ride when leading Thompson for 3 3/4 laps, and the tapes in his first was frustrating. Came good in the end though. As for Ben Basso, a performance like today has been on the cards for some time. Certainly looks like a rider with a big future ahead of him. Edited October 23, 2021 by Steve Shovlar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmuncie 201 Posted October 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Danyon Hume has had a very good season and I would welcome him back next year. Think there still a fair bit of improvement left in him and he has a good rapport with the Poole fans. He ran a silly last in his second ride when leading Thompson for 3 3/4 laps, and the tapes in his first was frustrating. Came good in the end though. Cracking rider and a lovely kid as well, glad to see he’s made his mark this year after a couple of bad knocks 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo95 91 Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, King Jamie said: Another dismal failure by our top 3. 5 race wins out of 14 may well have been an improvement on last night but it's still unacceptable. Quite honestly, I wouldn't let any of them wear the Monarchs race jacket at sunny Armadale again in 2021. How many more meetings do you have at Armadale this season? Thought Edinburgh had a good heat leader trio this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8scot 589 Posted October 23, 2021 I’m glad that’s over. 3 freezing meetings with nothing to get excited about. Thanks to the team for getting us there but the wheels came off just when it mattered Congratulations to the Pirates. I can’t see anything but the silverware belonging to Poole on Wednesday ....... but ........ you never say never in Speedway Also congratulations To Mildenhall on wrapping up the National Development League Championship this afternoon too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8scot 589 Posted October 23, 2021 45 minutes ago, Gambo95 said: How many more meetings do you have at Armadale this season? Thought Edinburgh had a good heat leader trio this season. No meetings left for us We had but we came up against better/ hungrier teams when it mattered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Jamie 356 Posted October 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: As for Ben Basso, a performance like today has been on the cards for some time. Certainly looks like a rider with a big future ahead of him. Think I remember reading on here that Poole may be struggling to sign him next season, due to the Wednesday race night clashing with Denmark? If Friday availability is any better, I'd happily take him! 10 hours ago, Gambo95 said: How many more meetings do you have at Armadale this season? As Gr8scot said, no meetings left. Just my poor attempt at alternative humour ---‐‐‐---‐----‐------- In other news, I would also like to add my congratulations to Mildenhall on their National League title win. No need for play off nonsense. Always good to see. Hugely impressed with young Nathan Ablitt. The lad can't gate for toffee but he's good to watch. Decent lines, very aggressive, attacking the track. Nice wee style too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted October 24, 2021 7 hours ago, King Jamie said: Think I remember reading on here that Poole may be struggling to sign him next season, due to the Wednesday race night clashing with Denmark? If Friday availability is any better, I'd happily take him! As Gr8scot said, no meetings left. Just my poor attempt at alternative humour ---‐‐‐---‐----‐------- In other news, I would also like to add my congratulations to Mildenhall on their National League title win. No need for play off nonsense. Always good to see. Hugely impressed with young Nathan Ablitt. The lad can't gate for toffee but he's good to watch. Decent lines, very aggressive, attacking the track. Nice wee style too I see Nathan ride at Swindon before the pandemic a few years ago certainly has a future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Endeavour 681 Posted October 24, 2021 8 hours ago, King Jamie said: Think I remember reading on here that Poole may be struggling to sign him next season, due to the Wednesday race night clashing with Denmark? If Friday availability is any better, I'd happily take him! As Gr8scot said, no meetings left. Just my poor attempt at alternative humour ---‐‐‐---‐----‐------- In other news, I would also like to add my congratulations to Mildenhall on their National League title win. No need for play off nonsense. Always good to see. Hugely impressed with young Nathan Ablitt. The lad can't gate for toffee but he's good to watch. Decent lines, very aggressive, attacking the track. Nice wee style too Mildenhall great wee team. 5 teenagers too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
