Prepare for disappointment then 

While talking of a possible rain off, Redcar/Middlesbrough already have a meeting on Friday night at home( Middlesbrough Tigers v Belle Vue Colts).  I don’t know if this would cause any issues as only Ace is needed in both meetings, but not sure what promoters/managers would need to be at both tracks 🤷‍♂️

The usual smoke and mirrors twisting to suit your own agenda He had returned from the 2024 injury hence his declaration and his riding in order to pick up the new (and sickening) injury Therefore he only missed the 1 season - 2025 - as a result of that injury No reduction should be given for an initial declaration in 2026 If he is then declared and rides elsewhere it shouldn't applied to any redeclaration later in the 2026 season as he would not have missed more than 1 season

If Nagel does ride POL EXL or EXL2 then it will be the last season in 2026 he can ride multiple Leagues as the Poles have said in 2027 they are reverting back to riders limited to the POL Lge and just one other overseas Lge. Meaning riders of his quality and calibre will have to choose one of UK/DK/SWE/Germany. Doesn't apply to the POL National Lge (POL 3rd Div in effect). The Poles obviously keen to try and protect their main stream stars/riders. Even though those riders  will take the hit from their own pockets. May change of course if pressure is applied by the riders during 2026. But the Poles did it before so ???

Well you would think it would be called off if forecast stays as it is.

Great news to see both planning applications being rejected this morning. Back to square one for the developers.  They 2 parties involved in the application have had a major fallout over the viability of the land sale price and S106. One refused to sign it and 3 deadlines passed. The Showground lives on!