Aries 440 Posted September 25, 2023 4 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I think if Emil can win the first heat it will give Witches a massive boost. But if Aces can get a heat advantage, could it make Ipswich doubt themselves? Possibly, although a team with a top two of Doyle and Sayfutdinov should never be surrendering an 18 point lead really no matter how good Belle Vue are at home. If Those two do their jobs, the other five need to produce very little between them for Ipswich to progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted September 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Aries said: Possibly, although a team with a top two of Doyle and Sayfutdinov should never be surrendering an 18 point lead really no matter how good Belle Vue are at home. If Those two do their jobs, the other five need to produce very little between them for Ipswich to progress. Personally I think Rew is the key rider,he could have a very busy night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,255 Posted September 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Aries said: Possibly, although a team with a top two of Doyle and Sayfutdinov should never be surrendering an 18 point lead really no matter how good Belle Vue are at home. If Those two do their jobs, the other five need to produce very little between them for Ipswich to progress. Agree I think Belle Vue will need one of the top two to have an off day and score like Bewely last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,255 Posted September 25, 2023 55 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Personally I think Rew is the key rider,he could have a very busy night. Agree again. Rew will be pivotal here and should get his full quota of rides if needs be. We definitely seem to have stepped up a gear with him down there scoring good points to go with the scoring power of the top two. It’s a potent combination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammer1969 421 Posted September 25, 2023 Wish I could be there but can't but I'll be watching on TV - come on the Witches - hope my neighbours have earplugs as I do try to recreate the stadium atmosphere in my front room. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,257 Posted September 25, 2023 With Belle Vue missing Charles Wright it will be extremely difficult, as shown on Thursday R/R won’t cover for him. So much depends on Norick Blodorn who will be having 6 rides but he had another crash on Saturday to go with his concussion last week, shouldn’t be riding in my opinion, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldace 110 Posted September 25, 2023 Agree about Norick, can't be fit and has been a bit off the boil of late. I'd try to get Ben Cook in, good gater, fast and has a smooth style that suits the NSS. I'd be looking at him for next year. In my opinion he's in the Tungate, Bjerre and Lydsey mould so likely to score well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,257 Posted September 25, 2023 No weather issues today it’s sunny and breezy 19 degrees this afternoon. Racing will be a lot better then Thursday whatever the score is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89buttons 761 Posted September 25, 2023 Is Connor Bailey fit to ride tonight? Was r/r for him yesterday at oxford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,125 Posted September 25, 2023 1 minute ago, 89buttons said: Is Connor Bailey fit to ride tonight? Was r/r for him yesterday at oxford Wasn't he in Poland? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted September 25, 2023 37 minutes ago, Rob B said: No weather issues today it’s sunny and breezy 19 degrees this afternoon. Racing will be a lot better then Thursday whatever the score is. Ofcource it will be better,, it's a better track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted September 25, 2023 16 minutes ago, Badge said: Wasn't he in Poland? Yes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted September 25, 2023 This will be tough ask for BV but it’s been done before. We need a good start four straight 5-1’s would do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellevueace 913 Posted September 25, 2023 42 minutes ago, coldace said: Agree about Norick, can't be fit and has been a bit off the boil of late. I'd try to get Ben Cook in, good gater, fast and has a smooth style that suits the NSS. I'd be looking at him for next year. In my opinion he's in the Tungate, Bjerre and Lydsey mould so likely to score well. Riding when not fit just hinders the team but Norick has been hit and miss this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted September 25, 2023 Tonight is the night Riss needs to repay the faith shown to him 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites