In a word, yes. My belief is BSPL was trying to force Robert to ride in UK and, until ACU stepped in, after intervention from Robert, SCB agreed. The decision was then quietly reversed….until today’s disingenuous press release which is trying to pretend that the powers that be are making an exemption for Robert. 

What always surprises me is the lack of understanding of simple psychology. Announcing that Robert will be exempt from the rule requiring him to race in Britain, but not telling us why, will clearly lead to speculation and criticism. 

💯 they are even last close season. Ok that one was different and eventful for the wrong reasons, but there was plenty to debate and for people to get their teeth stuck in to over the winter that kept people tuning in.

Hodder on a 3-something average has shown he can get a maximum around Cowley, so the remaining three being weak isn’t a foregone conclusion.😂 FWIW I hope we keep Hodder, but given last season’s display at Oxford, he’d be a fantastic addition on that average. At reserve, of course.

There is so much improvement in that side though, whoever is at reserve will be strong. Paco would be a very sensible signing in terms of experience as would Kennett, both on figures they can increase. And the potential of the four youngsters is huge. Will take a very good team to beat that 1-7.

Once again they make a rule and change it to suit one rider,gutless.