Bojangles 594 Posted July 11, 2023 Lewis Kerr missing for Oxford after his crash at Sheffield last night. Rider replacement in place, with Jody Scott as the number 8. An Oxford win, but Kerr missing should make it relatively close? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted July 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bojangles said: Lewis Kerr missing for Oxford after his crash at Sheffield last night. Rider replacement in place, with Jody Scott as the number 8. An Oxford win, but Kerr missing should make it relatively close? Broken collarbone for Kerr, but with everyone bar Masters able to cover his rides, Oxford shouldn't be knocked off top spot any time soon - maybe later?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted July 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Broken collarbone for Kerr, but with everyone bar Masters able to cover his rides, Oxford shouldn't be knocked off top spot any time soon - maybe later?! Kerr has been riding as well as Masters and Nicholls in recent weeks (especially at home). Nicholls is obviously a good replacement, but can't expect Jenkins, Atkins and Heeps etc. to match Kerr's scoring. Definitely makes Oxford weaker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anzum 250 Posted July 11, 2023 It was versus Edinburgh in the cup that Kerr had his big crash. Jenkins and Heeps both won their IRR rides that night. I see they have moved RR to 2 and Atkins to 3. Hopefully don’t use Scott in heat 8 you would hope one of the others would still be highly competitive in that heat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,027 Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Anzum said: It was versus Edinburgh in the cup that Kerr had his big crash. Jenkins and Heeps both won their IRR rides that night. I see they have moved RR to 2 and Atkins to 3. Hopefully don’t use Scott in heat 8 you would hope one of the others would still be highly competitive in that heat. I'm almost certain Nicholls will be in the heat 8 r/r spot, which as you point out is not wise, waste of using a top rider just to beat Edinburgh's 2+7, but we will see! Edited July 11, 2023 by szkocjasid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I'm almost certain Nicholls will be in the heat 8 r/r spot, which as you point out is not wise, waste of using a top rider just to beat Edinburgh's 2+7, but we will see! I always thought back in the days of T/S placing a "star man" in heat eight a waste (especially a double T/S) although on occasions it was the only option by studying the programme and later options. Looks to be another interesting meeting in prospect at Cowley? Edited July 12, 2023 by steve roberts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,030 Posted July 12, 2023 50 minutes ago, steve roberts said: I always thought back in the days of T/S placing a "star man" in heat eight a waste (especially a double T/S) although on occasions it was the only option by studying the programme and later options. Looks to be another interesting meeting in prospect at Cowley? According to @Bojangles this meeting happened a month ago. So did Scott end up riding in H8? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: According to @Bojangles this meeting happened a month ago. So did Scott end up riding in H8? Good grief, you’re right! How on Earth did I manage to do that? Clearly got a little overexcited at the prospect of Edinburgh’s visit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 822 Posted July 12, 2023 Will this match be streamed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 230 Posted July 12, 2023 44 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Will this match be streamed? No Oxford don’t stream any more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit59 1,151 Posted July 12, 2023 44 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Will this match be streamed? Just stream Poole v Berwick or Birmingham v Glasgow lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eide67 199 Posted July 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Bandit59 said: Just stream Poole v Berwick or Birmingham v Glasgow lol A shame there's no streaming at Oxford, this will be one of the very few Monarchs' matches I won't see this season (the earlier cup match was on BSN). Edinburgh should do better with Picko back, who is usually excellent at Oxford. Much will depend on how Bastian takes to the track and if Lasse's recent form means he can improve on his 1 point score in April. Kye is also key, and he showed encouraging signs at Scunthorpe - he didn't score much but was unlucky in his first ride (leading when stopped) and battled from the back for his other points. Oxford riding very well at the moment and only slightly weakened with R/R for Lewi, so would be happy to get around 40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted July 12, 2023 Kerr missing just means we won’t get beat by as many. Would still like to think it will be fairly comfortable for the cheetahs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,027 Posted July 12, 2023 13 hours ago, steve roberts said: I always thought back in the days of T/S placing a "star man" in heat eight a waste (especially a double T/S) although on occasions it was the only option by studying the programme and later options. Looks to be another interesting meeting in prospect at Cowley? If an away team is looking to avoid a drubbing, then it makes sense for "guaranteed" points, don't understand why riders like Nicholls or Laguta are used in heat 8? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted July 12, 2023 Same issues as all season a third heat leader in Thomson who’s been nothing short of embarrassing all season and lucky to still have a spot imo and a number 1 who can’t win races. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
