Rich does not need to reproach himself he has had a great season, just a slightly below par night, not just him but quite a few riders were below par for whatever reason,he knew he had to win heat 13 but it went wrong. Great news about Toby, he looked in a lot of pain. I have thought for quite a while now why is Zach protected riding at 4, he should ride at 5, surely your second best rider needs to ride at 5. 

Howarth, Nicholls and Kemp would all be under 8 after reduction, so would leave 9 riders from last year over 8.

Sorry Steve but that 1st para is a right load of BS.

Well there were 12 riders exceeding an 8 point average. What happens to the other 3 if still 9 Championship teams and they all want a team place ?

Aren't all rules 'made up'?

First four will I think be in most people's list. But my fifth nomination would be: Nikolai Klindt [when not at Plymouth]