Dickie Head

Could someone please remind me of the BST start times for the 2023 Ekstaliga fixtures? Thanks.

Two points. 1. Why is everybody sold on the idea that Newman and Roynon will complete the team? The suggestion that Thomas will start at 2 could be a smokescreen if Plans A, B and C have been thwarted. With 8.18 left for two riders, perhaps Ruml and Ablitt (for example) could come back into the equation. 2. The Cook brothers tackle the Aussie Championship this week and I’m sure fair minded supporters won’t be expecting them to be hitting Finals given the strength of the field, however it will be interesting to see if they can take a few recognised scalps along the way as they build up to big UK seasons in 2023.

The bloke from Strictly has long hair. Hamza Yassin. Not sure if he would come in on a 3, 4 or 5!

SS said, ‘He is very fast out of the gate and doesn’t give up’. From what I have seen, he can be fast out of the gate but needs to find good starting consistency. Just look at the Championship Play-Off at Kings Lynn. Five starts and no good gates, but terrific from the back. He has the ability to be a top rider in the Championship if he improves his starting.

Presumably subject to the appropriate Visa’s being issued.

Think Kyle Howarth’s average after reduction should be 8.36. Currently showing full value of 8.57 in the list.

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Believe former rider Greg Daniels is acting as spokesman. Good luck to them but I’ll believe it when I see it.

Now being reported that Tom Brennan is to continue at Glasgow in 2023. That will disappoint quite a few.

He had one after meeting spin at Poole whilst staying in Devon on a short break in the UK between Danish meetings.

If Nathan Ablitt was to be retained, exactly what would be his average for team building purposes? Would it be 2.00, 3.00 or something else?

Assuming a) the 2.5% British reduction continues and b) the October green sheets are unchanged and c) the points limit is 40, my seven would be: King OR Worrall, Lawson, B Cook, Hume, Z Cook, Mountain and Ablitt. Total 39.66.

As Referee’s Secretary, I’m sure Mr McGregor, tomorrow’s referee, will be completely au fait with the appropriate regulations.

Can a Leicester centric person advise if on line tickets bought yesterday are eligible for a refund. My brother can’t go next week and has seen on the Leicester ticket site that refunds aren’t available. Is that true? Any ideas?

To add some additional interest, could the format for the Leicester v Poole v Leicester Jubilee match ups be altered in some way? If it’s to be another 7 v 7 standard meeting, why not allow two tacticals or try the Polish/Swedish formulae or introduce two or three handicap races. Something to add interest and get folks talking.

Lions at Poole looks an interesting way of putting the team out. 1. Nick. 2. Connor. 3. Richie. 4.Kyle. 5. Dan. 6. Max. 7. Joe. Why are they doing that - especially 4 and 5?

Phil Griffin should be on the buttons for next week’s meetings so things will be in safe hands.

So IF the Tigers have withdrawn, why not give the Jubilee title to the winners of the Leicester v Poole Championship decider?

Thank you.

Specifically who did you speak to, to obtain this information?

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So with the Polish meeting postponed, will Brennan and Kemp be able to get back in time to race?

So where’s Nathan Ablitt tonight?

Will this take Basso out of the two Glasgow meetings at Plymouth and Poole?

Subject to no problems tonight, I would expect to see Nicholls, Sedgmen and Starke join up with Morley, Complin, Coles and RR.