If I remember right he was pretty poor away, not only him, and at home he was a bit hit and miss, not always gating well. He didn't do well at number one, maybe a bit soon for him. Though he increased his average a little, more was expected.
Totally against the spirit of the rule which was meant to improve the chances of young British riders advancing their careers to higher levels. Mitchell Davy is neither young or at the moment British.
There was an Inter League KO Cup or somat in the 70s, Comet's legend Lou Sansom beat Ipswich's John Louis more than once and he's been reminded when he's been back. Yep bums on seats, more media coverage needed.
Kyle does seem to be struggling with the bike a lot, certainly not smooth like Cook and Lawson. He needs to be more consistent, that applies to his gating too which isn't always great. He's young and has the potential and good luck to him.
Here is a link to a Crayford programme I put on Flickr, there's others there too
https://www.flickr.com/photos/57296101@N00/5366952778/in/photolist-9bcUjv-997Suk-99b1UJ-9bcURa-9bcSJD-9bg35A-99b36y-99aYHY-99aWwS-99aXP1