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Could be wrong but I wouldn't be surprised if Zagar's gone because Birmingham can no longer afford him. Zagar has ridden in the UK for a number of years throughout his career and nobody else had a VISA issue.

Had a feeling I'd be right on the replacements as they were two Championship HL's without a Premiership spot. Replacing Hume was a no brainer but Sheffield really did need a strong No.4 in the process. Picko has to be flawless on the road as well now though and do the job Tai would have done.

Ipswich 61 - 29 if the Birmingham 1-7 takes to the track. If Rew and Zagar drop out then Ipswich could hit 70.

Tungate has waited so long for a chance in the Ekstraliga so I guess he's all in on grabbing the opportunity with both hands. Can see him quitting the Spires once the Swedish season starts.

Sedgmen and Kerr? They'll change things around again when Play-Off Bob gives them the green light.

Start Marshall was at fault for Ratajczak's bike failure in Heat 2.

Fair result in the end.

Birmingham also went public with financial problems in the winter too. Hope they've not hit a brick wall and all of these reasons are legit.

You tell him Nicki lol.

Grudziadz was a cracking track a couple of years back, Now it's awful. Shame Lodz aren't in the top league as that's a brilliant track.

IPSWICH -6.0 @ 19/20 & The Hcap Tie. Don't see how Leicester can put up over 41 Points tonight, Ipswich have a number of riders that go very well around Leicester and Dan Thompson should fill his boots at reserve on a track that he knows very well.

What are the chances of Lewis Kerr being a temporary or even a permanent replacement?

Dan Thompson will have a field day. Lions 40 - 50 Witches

100%.

Win for KL but at what cost? Leszno are fighting to get back to the top flight of Polish Speedway and they'll be furious tonight to a point where they could flex their muscles.

Really not sure about tonight, BELLE VUE -12.0 jumps out but I'm hesitant to back it, NSS is a close to a Polish track you'll get in the UK and I can see FRANCIS GUSTS loving it to a point where he could fill his boots. I've seen a lot of teams rest HL's in Heat 15's this year as well which makes the BV Rider Points bets tricky in regards to BRADY KURTZ and DAN BEWLEY. I'm going to take a punt on JAIMON LIDSEY OVER 9 and I'll just hope my logic is right and he'll get 5 rides. I'm also going to back RYAN DOUGLAS OVER 8 because from what I can remember, KYLE HOWARTH isn't particularly any good around the AFA.

Sounds silly but King's Lynn's season is on the line in this meeting, Lose this and it's curtains already, Got to be realistic and say King's Lynn aren't going to beat Ipswich in the KOC so it's all about finishing 4th for them and they're already 0-3 with 0 Points in the Premiership. Leicester are the team that King's Lynn have to hunt down to finish 4th so they cant afford to lose at Home to them under any circumstances because Leicester would have a 4 Point lead and 2 Meetings in hand over King's Lynn. I was expecting Leicester to drop off with Drew Kemp being given a third chance @ No.6 but he's been really impressive this season by getting a minimum of paid 9 in every meeting for the Lions so far. Leicester are the side showing better form but Harris may just drag King's Lynn over the line in a last Heat decider (46-44 either way)

Belle Vue are a non-factor this year, Play-Off cannon fodder. Wouldn't beat Sheffield over two legs let alone Ipswich.

Przyjemski is the difference maker when it comes to the title race between Lublin, Wroclaw and Torun imo.

That's why I highlighted about Ben potentially having bigger priorities. If it was related to the Sheffield crash in 2024 then he'd be poor everywhere.

Craig Cook leaving was a blessing, Drew Kemp looks like an improved rider so far this year and he's doing a really good job @ No.6.

I don't get the whole added pressure of being a No.1 argument tbh. Even if you don't beat any of the oppositions Heat Leaders you should still be riding to your GSA. Heat 01: Beat both No.2's = 2 Points Heat 06: Beat your own team partner and the oppositions No.6 = 2 Points Heat 10: Beat your own team partner and the oppositions No.4 = 2 Points Heat 13: Beat your own team partner = 1 Point

Ipswich as a collective group, Not just Doyle and Emil are making GP/Ekstraliga riders look bang average around Foxhall. Kurtz, Lidsey, Bewley, Tungate and Janowski have put up a combined 22 Points from 24 Rides around Foxhall so far this season.

Doesn't matter though, If you get tailed off early doors then it's season over.

I don't know what's happend to Ben Cook, Is his heart elsewhere now that he's made it in Poland and Sweden? The drop off is staggering for a rider who's got better and better year on year. Buster certainly needs to start making some calls otherwise the season will be over in a blink of an eye. I'd look at replacing Jan Kvech because he's not worth anywhere near his average away from the AFA. I'd Keep Nicolai Klindt as I think he'll improve once the Championship season starts as he'll get a lot of confidence from that and he'll be on the bike more regularly.