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Starke (like a lot of riders) always seems to go well at Redcar.

No complaints - even with a fully fit Garrity riding we wouldn't have got much closer. Injuries didn't help but we were already 12 down when they occurred so made a comeback almost impossible. Track was very wet at the start after the downpours and gating was at a premium and boy did the Panthers gate. Wright was apparently knocked out so likely another concussion period out and Danny looked in a lot of pain with his arm(?). Not a good night at the office but the best team won.

Final score 40 - 52

Above and beyond the call of duty giving updates on this absolute hammering. Panthers 49 - 31 up after 13. Finest gating display I've seen (since Glasgow visited) Can't provide scorers as I don't fill in a programme. Garcia appearing in just about every heat (seemingly on a Flymo).

28 - 40 after 11 heats. As if Bears night hadn't been bad enough - both Bears had mechanical issues during the 2 mins in Heat 10 and came out on borrowed bikes. Panthers absolutely flying out of the gate and no stopping them. I'd go home if I wasn't providing a valuable service and might incur the wrath of our Southern viewers

Bad crash in Heat 7 - Bears on a 5-1 going into 3rd bend lap 1, Starke hard under Ayres who lost it and took himself and Wright hard into air fence. Ambulance on track - Wright up and walked slowly to pits, Danny Ayres getting gas and air on track but up. Not Bears night - Panthers winning by 12 (Wright on tactical, not sure he's fit enough to continue ) edit - Wright and Ayres now withdrawn from meeting. Racing not restarted yet.

Apology accepted 8 - 16 after 4. 4 race winners for the Panthers so far.

Normally when there is no texter there are lots of posts on here and on the updates site asking for someone to text. I'm at the meeting - track very wet and a gating competition after 3 heats which the Panthers are winning handsomely so far. 5 - 13 after 3.

Almost every Bears home meeting this season has been covered. So in answer to the original query the answer is probably .

Very tough meeting for the Bears - just about every Panthers rider goes well around the STMP/MPA. Good choice of guest in RTR. Bears will struggle to find a guest who could match a fit Jason Garrity. Should be a very close meeting.

Robson for Garrity on Thursday.

Good win for the Bears but not much fun being a Bandits fan this season. If it's not one problem or injury,it's another.

The track was almost too smooth last night - times were very quick but it did seem difficult to pass (although it was possible as Masters proved against Wright).

Michael Palm Toft guesting for Jason Garrity apparently.

We had rain most of the morning in Redcar - but as the track is in Middlesbrough I don't think there should be any issues. Think the track had some rain this morning but looks ok from the pictures I've just seen on facebook. Forecast (for what it's worth) is for no more rain until the early hours.

Garrity an injury doubt. Guest being lined up if he's not fit enough.

No Heat 9 tactical (surprisingly)

Website not updated yet. From Twitter Jason Garrity has declared himself unfit for Thursday's fixture and has been replaced by guest Thomas Jorgensen , a winter target for the Bears. Kevin Keay explained " Jason was keen to test his wrist injury on Thursday but when it was pointed out that he may be required to have six rides, we agreed that it was too much of a risk to take if he wasn't 100% fit. Thomas goes very well around the Media Prima Arena and is sure to do a good job. Danny Ayres also looks to be struggling so Liam Carr is drafted in at reserve. Liam is flying in the NL at the moment and has always gone well around Redcar. We realise the fans will be frustrated on the amount of changes but there's little you can do when riders are injured en mass and we need to get the fixtures completed and generate some income. It's difficult times but I'm sure the knowledgable Bears fans will rally behind their team "

TJ for Garrity, Liam Carr for Ayres.. So just the 3 guests and R/R for the Bears.

Given that both Jason Garrity and Charles Wright missed meetings at the weekend due to injury plus the fact Danny Ayres may not be back and Ellis Perks will be riding for Rye House I think it's likely to be a patched up Bears team on Thursday. Diamonds should fancy their chances.

Hope all the injured riders are ok. Not having much luck on the injury front this season.

Looking at the updates it would appear a struggle for a lot of the riders just to actually stay on for 4 laps.

Meeting Off (not as quick as boz)

Forecast is for rain up until 3 pm. Given the amount of rain we have had the last few days I'd be surprised if it's on.

Sly dig disguised as concern. "Just" my opinion obviously.