To be fair though Norbold, they were both recognised team members at Eastbourne and Canterbury weren't they?
Not at the time, no. I saw their first ever race in the second half at West Ham. Jessup was 15; Thomas was 16. Although Thomas won, I thought Jessup looked to be the better prospect. And so it proved...or did it?
Fair play to you Norbold, I didn't know that!
Regarding the better rider of the two, the statistics would support your theory that Dave was more successful, but I'm sure Cheetahawk would have something to say about that!