He probably was, I don't doubt that and I said that. He's often been useful, if not spectacular in the NL. Both the Hammers reserves will finish on averages around 3.50 to 4.00 imo.
MacDonald is probably the best MDL style rider still unattached, but I thought Lakeside were going to go down a different route and sign a newbie to the league that they'd unearthed.
Another tough early test for the Heathens but they came out of the first one with flying colours. Jenkins will take 7 rides and I can't see Ruddick, Woods or Verge scoring many but much will depend on the races between both team's powerful heat leader trios. I think the Heathens will take it but probably a league point for Mildenhall.
The usual negativity and conspiracy theories from you then. But it's less than a month and then the new averages kick in and he'll be down at reserve anyway.
R/R should strengthen the side as Cupitt knows the best way round Lynn. As has been said, he didn't show that form for KL but he looks a better rider than when he left.
I think it's fairer to say that there's no home track advantage tonight. R/R probably does slightly strengthen the Heathens and I can't see many points coming the way of the Brummies bottom end, especially Leek & Hay. Heathens to nick it by a couple of points imo.