TheScotsman

That was quick! Go the monarchs!

It was a gater's paradise that night - and we didn't. I hate to say I had my first visit back to Armadale in a long time that night. The disappointment remains large.

Belle Vue Monarchs as they are known would always then rearrange to fit in with the real Monarchs.

MPT wins every heat 14 so that's another one. Oh wait a minute.........!!

Hmmm not the most inspiring but maybe the biscuit tin is running low. At least Wipeout should be back for you.

You know that or you guessing?

I've gone for 53-39 on the Predictions League. 53-40 would be a big improvement!

Who wins between Nike Lunna and Spud?

At least Cookie can find time for a haircut.

That must have been what he used then!

You're too kind! Trouble with Erik is it takes him 3 rides sometimes 4 to weigh up a new track!! And Super Agent Kev is doing nicely now thank you. He has the occasional race where he relapses into Glasgow form but they are pretty rare. And yes Sedgy is also doing very nicely too! And you didn't mention Cookie!! (Or r/r, Rob or Cleggy!)

Was disappointed that the stadium didn't seem to have changed much from the building site when I was last there near the start of the season but hopefully the big changes will take place over the winter. Was somewhat surprised to see Kennett completely vanish on turn 3 in the first race!! It was as if he had never been in the race. Is it normal that riders just go under the bouncy castle there? I accept there is probably a decent amount of grassy run-off area on the other side but I was on the first bend so couldn't tell.

OK thanks Rob.

That's quite slow isn't it? Thought the track record was 56.something? Or do you mean mph?

Out for another 2 weeks or so. Yes I hear it causes a lot of dust out your way!

Just hope Rob's not overdoing it.

He hurt his shoulder and knee at Rye House on Saturday. That's the shoulder injury that caused him to miss a few weeks recently. I think the knee injury may be an aggravation of a previous injury - he had an op on it during the winter.

Sorry - I misread the upside down writing!!

He'll (l)earn more in the PL. Mr. Ellis is the yardstick there - Lakeside & Birmingham this season and hasn't moved on as expected. Always assuming there is a PL / EL / NL / FTR next season!!

Rafa wins every heat 2. I actually like him now. I used to have him down automatically as f/ex but he has improved a fair bit. Seems a very pleasant engaging young man too who really puts in the effort with the supporters. Can see why he's become a crowd favourite - I think he'll be one of those steady improvers.

Not tonight I doubt. The loss of Smiler will be a step too far. And Cookie must be knackered. And Rob has aggravated his injuries.

He'll want to stay where he is then!!

Why on earth would Rob want to leave the champions?

I would expect so too.

Errr was it not commented several times during Tungate-gate that there are always crashes leaving the second bend because everyone has to grab the same couple of feet of dirt? Is it a popular track amongst supporters because there are crashes? I sincerely hope not. Same place always concerns me at Peterborough. It could do with being a couple of feet wider at that point..