40-38

Hmm, well he must have had a plan, I'm not sure what it was, but he would have known he was taking a gamble. Certainly the star of the evening barring the winner.

Can only assume he wants to get out in the dirt and try and follow Lambert

Brilliant, balls to the wall ride there from Rushen.

Rushen said you don't need maths to go around in a circle, but you do when you've stopped and you're talking about others doing it, so I hope he gets a good grade

Certainly not been a classic meeting unfortunately. Hopefully the semi and final can produce some real cut throat stuff but I can't see anyone bettering Lambert.

Dunno if they do it at the NSS but for the KO Cup Final at Leicester there were air horns and whistles being handed out, definitely added to the atmosphere.

Moderators are like Craig Cook, they don't turn up 😁

Yes. Kemp is such a frustrating rider. He's been a match winner for Leicester a few times and made some great passes, but if it doesn't go well he suddenly looks like a novice.

She seems good. Mind you I thought Abi was as well.

Yes, not quite sure who's running the show but it's not the first sudden duff with cutting away too soon or lingering too long.

Is there a reason for that?

That was brilliant commentary then, waffling about GCSE'S and nearly missing Rushen creeping up the inside 😂

Would be good to sell the bikes and riders as well. Talk about the fact they run on methanol, clutch starts, no gears or brakes, injuries, danger, excitement.

To be fair the actual show isn't bad bar a few technical duffs. It's the flat atmosphere that's worrying me, the PA should be thumping music out, air horns, clappers, just make it sound good in between the bikes.

I forgot we should just be grateful for whatever we get served. Are you a promoter? You'd be a natural with that attitude.

Racing pics have been fine and presenter is fine. Commentary is so-so as usual, can't say Olly Allen strikes me as a great talker. Would be better getting shots in the pits than focusing on the crowd and the floor though.

I can see why you'd go internally, was maybe an easy sell to ITV because of it, but you'd think it would galvanised them to try and get it simple but solid. Doesn't need to be flashy just competent.

Where are all the air horns and whistles, etc? The pumping music? Anything? Or is it just not mic'd to pick it up?

I don't think it's just Belle Vue tbh.

Long dead and slightly naff?! That's speedway.

It did, a rather oddly orchestral version which was the very definition of tepid.

Played through a PA with all the quality of a 70s working mens club.

Who chose this version of the national anthem? That was dreadful!

Or don't agree to do it. Nights like this you miss Nigel Pearson and his energy.

Sounds like a morgue on TV.