It is assumed that Brennan, Flint & Mountain are not on the RS list for 2023 season. If Hume isn't either but Kemp is then Kemp is the only rider on that list to show a smidge of points scoring ability at the NSS. Belle Vue should snap him.up!
Not really sure why CVS/Grizzly thought 1 heat leader, 4 just above average second strings & two inexperienced reserves would ever work.
Flint has more experience now, might be Ok as better of two reserves. That isn't the issue, it is who can challenge Masters for Wolves #1 and score points in heat 13 & 15.
As opposed to putting your best rider at #5 where they would ride with the reserves?
Indeed so why waste the race in which the best two riders meet, when the track is less suited to racing.
Starke was at PB almost every Wednesday I was in 2019 & 2021. Starke, Morris & Castagna swapping the 2, 3 & 6 positions as dictated by the averages would be Ok! Just need to retain the Aussie in the pink kevlars at #7. Sign up Sedgeman at #4 and find two heat leaders. Job done
The only issue with Fricke is his hopelessness in heat 1! I don't know how many 1-5's Belle Vue conceded in heat 1 with Fricke & Etheridge but it seemed to be a weekly occurrence!
After that he's great.
Lidsey yes, must have developed since he last rode here. Blodorn attained that average from being at reserve all year, he could suffer a sophomore slump.
I don't really understand the decision of retaining Kurtz over Fricke. Fricke is the better rider & the averages are very similar. Plus no loan fee. Can't imagine Leicester are paying Fricke mega bucks.