Think there's a misunderstanding of what Aries is saying. Harris is just an example.
The point being, if a 'Rising Star' gets injured, should the No6 be allowed to take the remaining rides?
Take this as an example.
King's Lynn make the Play-Off Final and are 10-12 points down after the first leg. I'd take a tactical fall from the No7 in heat 2 & withdraw them, which allows the No6 to have 7 rides.
Is it right that the No6 could score 9 points from the No7 rides under the current 'Rising Star' format?
For me, either have a No8 available, or go with 3 riders only for 1 or 2 heats.
The reserve position is wide open to some serious manipulation.