TheScotsman

As good as that?

Hall? Not sure he would be welcomed by the fans!! Haven't checked but maybe Ellis would only miss a couple of the Friday home meetings? If so r/r but be ok for those.

Or Jason Bunyan that you are so keen on!!

Have to say I'm relieved it is "only" broken ribs and a bruised lung. Looked like it might have been much worse. Surprised that Kerr had to go to hospital. Looked like a nothing sort of fall.

Probably is!! At least Peterborough cancelled the interval (though there had been the 30+ minute injury delay)!!

Gawd that was cold!! Shame that the outstanding fish & chip wagon was no more - tried the chips & coffee from the burger van but a patch on the predecessor!! OK meeting for an opener. Such a shame for Adam Roynon coming a cropper again - not even half a lap into his season. Don't know if Lawson clipped him coming out of turn 2 or if he picked up a bit of drive but he hit the deck hard. Understandably there was a long delay while they attended to him on the track and took him off in the ambulance. Disappointing though that there was then a longish delay till the county ambulance arrived. Would have hoped they would have had additional ambulance and medic cover available given that they wanted to run through the meeting quickly so that folk could get to Rory's do at the Lynn. I decided it was getting a bit tight for time (and too cold) so opted against going to that one. The rider intros were a nice touch with them coming down the stand to the track. Fooled me for the first 3 or 4 'cos I didn't see where they had come from!! Not much passing but hats off to Simon Lambert for his final bend pass. Allen looked decent as did Lawson and Blackbird seems to have come back well from his injury. All early days though. And there were a lot of interviews during the meeting which was good but more importantly you could actually hear them clearly! The sound system seemed to have improved. Looked a decent sized crowd too. Bring on the warmer weather though!!

They mean a lot when you understand how they are worked out. I like them.

Wrap up warm it's going to be chilly!! Hope the fish & chip truck will be in attendance - best in the league!!

Cold?

One of them certainly. Should deffo be a tough nut round the Showground.

Couldn't make it yesterday, so can anyone who was there comment as to whether all the air bags are back? Was there not a suggestion that some had been sent to Coventry so to speak?

I'm sure I saw max win a race.

You reckon?

Young in racing years. Why do folk have this preoccupation with age? So many good riders around over 30 (and even over 40).

Oh dear.

Smiling Sam and Sedgy have got theirs apparently.

Looks like they can. Maybe the 3 mentioned will get some special dispensation?

Doctor - he's on the computer again.

Monarchs away wins at Peterborough, Ippo and Rye.

An interim non-working visitor passport perhaps?

Yep it is a great idea. Also helps us exiles put in a few bob to help out.

Decent tray of fish and chips would have been enough.

I think Smiling Sam & Sedgy might have too.

Thought the BSPA "owned " him, not Brum?

Anyone know if any more stadium improvements have been made over the winter? I assume the home straight stand didn't change? Or the tracks lights? (Some higher watt bulbs might help!!)