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I stand by that comment, as a neutral the match result, even the "stupid heat" meant very little. Had there not been play-offs it would've been the most important heat of the season (so far). Now I'm sure Redcar & Poole fans cared about the result, myself find Berwick vs Oxford tonight more interesting. As for the racing anyone there of course would want to see a superb match.

Just noticed updates had Mulford 2nd, Edwards 4th. But official score sheet has Bailey 2nd, Mulford 4th in heat 14. Explains why I was confused by earlier comments.

So Bailey was in heat 14 not Edwards?

Mickie Simpson looks a decent enough guest, could've been far worse off using an unattached 3.00 rider.

I'm confused according to the updates Edwards was in heat 14? Although based on his score perhaps Mulford should have taken one of Edwards earlier rides?

Worrall touched the tapes in one ride, so only got 4 rides. Newman only scored 3 points from 5 rides, was he really under used?

r/r for Cook only lost to Harris & Basso, can't guarantee Cook would have done any better. Plus Cook in heat 13, would've meant Lasse taking one less ride for a Wood (likely) last place. In these circumstances can't say Edinburgh missed Cook

Because when it was announced his last match was 13 points against Berwick

Brilliant guest for Berwick

Maybe Berwick have outfoxed Oxford, as Berwick look stronger in heats 12 & 14, but not really any weaker in heat 8 with Flint?

Redcar 45 (6) - Poole 45 (3)

While r/r is weaker than a fit MPT, it's stronger than any possible guests. Scunthorpe to win by 14/16

Can only see a big Glasgow win (54 minimum) hope Edinburgh can keep it respectable

He's used his home average & ignored his 8.47 away average, conspiracy lol!

Sedgmen has a 7.00 ave from his 5 league matches this season.

If the team manager wants to use him to build up a bigger lead for the aggregate point, then that shouldn't come into it, it's his job!

Shame Sedgmen didn't get heat 15 after racing unbeaten

Belle Vue, Sheffield & Wolves look pretty safe. Kings Lynn & Peterborough 99% out of it. Leicester favourites for 4th ahead of Ipswich.

Should have Roynon at 5 imo. Good enough to win heat 13! Certainly expect Simpson to get at least 2 rides.

If there was no play-offs I'd be mega excited for this match, as it would have a massive effect on the title race. However as both teams are 99.999% guaranteed to be in the play-offs I'm finding it hard to get excited for it. Obviously if I was going to watch I'd be different, wanting to see good racing etc. Honestly find matches involving Berwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh & Plymouth most interesting as one of the four must make the play-offs.

Conference / Academy league didn't start until 1994. 1993 was the season with 8 mam teams, the extra junior in each team was their efforts of youth development I'm guessing?

Why? They voted out the RS system in 2022, what makes you think it would've been brought back in for 2023?

We'll have to agree to disagree then. I do feel the RS system should be in both the Champ & Prem though.

What happens if the stadium owners allow a Nora fixture at the track? Would the Poole promotion be penalised for something out if their control?

I don't think the RS system is at fault for riders being out of their depth, it's the clubs themselves who have signed Championship reserves to step up before they are ready (Joe T & Mulford). Flint, Kemp, Rowe, Thomas, Dan T, Jenkins, Edwards, Bailey & Gilkes were all 4+ Champ riders (close enough) so there are 9 "rising stars" for 6 spots, who are strong enough for the role imo!