JoeW436 597 Posted November 26, 2023 2 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Have to agree, I rate Cook, but wouldn't have signed him in place of either of them. He’s a better rider than Brennan imo, he will go very well round the NSS. One of very few bright sparks for Peterborough this season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,033 Posted November 26, 2023 11 minutes ago, JoeW436 said: He’s a better rider than Brennan imo, he will go very well round the NSS. One of very few bright sparks for Peterborough this season. Very similar standard imo. Cook has improved every year, Brennan after a great start, his progress has slowed, but still going upwards. Brennan has the advantage of youth, plus getting a British reduction & knowing the track well. Tbh, I'd want them both ahead of Blodorn (if that fits). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,255 Posted November 26, 2023 44 minutes ago, JoeW436 said: He’s a better rider than Brennan imo, he will go very well round the NSS. One of very few bright sparks for Peterborough this season. Cook surpassed expectations I’d say. Him and Jenkins were the only bright lights before changes were made really. I’m with Szkocjasid here though, very similar standard currently between Cook and Brennan not much between them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeW436 597 Posted November 26, 2023 30 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: Cook surpassed expectations I’d say. Him and Jenkins were the only bright lights before changes were made really. I’m with Szkocjasid here though, very similar standard currently between Cook and Brennan not much between them. Not much between them but probably be a good idea for Tom to have a fresh start somewhere else, his progression has stalled slightly in the last 18 months. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,260 Posted November 27, 2023 22 hours ago, 89buttons said: Ben cook over king? Really? he scored 5+3 riding reserve and 5+1, 4+2 riding at 4 and 2 in his Foxhall visits last year and his gsa only 1.05 less than king huge downgrade that for very little gain elsewhere in team building. Yep, he is on the up, knows how to ride inside and outside and pass people, plus team ride - much more engaging to watch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted November 27, 2023 21 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Because Poole think they are the cat whiskers and nobody would dare leave them out of choice? Or maybe get the actual facts first? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted November 27, 2023 16 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Have to agree, I rate Cook, but wouldn't have signed him in place of either of them. I would in place of Wright. Only cos Ben is more likely to increase his average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted November 27, 2023 44 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: Yep, he is on the up, knows how to ride inside and outside and pass people, plus team ride - much more engaging to watch. Completely disagree, Cook is on the up but King is far better currently especially at Ipswich 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,260 Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, foreverblue said: Completely disagree, Cook is on the up but King is far better currently especially at Ipswich I never said he was better, I'm not interested in that. My preference is to watch riders with the qualities Ben has rather than Danny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted November 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: I never said he was better, I'm not interested in that. My preference is to watch riders with the qualities Ben has rather than Danny. King will win far more races, true to say mainly from the front as he is a great gater but he is not just a gater. Ben is improving all the time and will be a great asset to Belle Vue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,781 Posted November 27, 2023 2 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Or maybe get the actual facts first? Riders verbally agree to all sorts of things then get a better offer and go elsewhere, it happens every year and always will. Lynn have had two riders do it this winter. It's just how it is, and how you guys signed Lawson. No point in jumping up and down about it however irritating it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted November 27, 2023 42 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Riders verbally agree to all sorts of things then get a better offer and go elsewhere, it happens every year and always will. Lynn have had two riders do it this winter. It's just how it is, and how you guys signed Lawson. No point in jumping up and down about it however irritating it is. Didn't help when local media stirred it up a bit as well. Basso is the only ex Poole rider to get booed I think. The only other ones that get it are Craig Cook, Ben Barker does sometimes and actually Simon Lambert did in KOC Final lol. But by end of the night he got cheers. Only rider I seen turn it around on the same night Anyway back on topic, Ben Cook would be a very good signing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted November 27, 2023 On 11/25/2023 at 5:13 PM, Phil The Ace said: It’s Oxford Makes sense, Wright appeared to thoroughly enjoy the Cowley shale at the Championship Pairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hasta la vista 8 Posted November 27, 2023 10 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Riders verbally agree to all sorts of things then get a better offer and go elsewhere, it happens every year and always will. Lynn have had two riders do it this winter. It's just how it is, and how you guys signed Lawson. No point in jumping up and down about it however irritating it is. Which 2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,781 Posted November 28, 2023 13 hours ago, hasta la vista said: Which 2? A couple of Brits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
