Fourentee

FWIW I thought Dave Watters got it right, but it was certainly one that could have gone either way. I was left pondering the possible significance of Ritchings' thumbs up as Rushen came round -- "I'm up and OK, don't worry" or a sarky "Well, thanks a lot for knocking me off". Or something else. Who knows?!

So sorry, wouldn't wish that on anyone!

Excellent meeting, thoroughly enjoyable. As expected, Lynn pulled away in the closing stages but Birmingham made a good fist of it throughout and should be happy with their work. Delighted to see Ritchings back on a bike; I recall with pleasure his time with the Heathens. As a Workington fan, albeit a far-flung one, I hoped for good meetings from Harrison and McGurk; both delivered. Cannot conclude without mentioning Rushen, a genuine talent whose ability appears to be in inverse proportion to his taste in kevlars! The last time I saw something in such a lurid shade of orange and black, it was on the floor of a stately home, in front of a roaring fire, with its mouth open...

He certainly is, judging by his first three rides. Looks a natural.

That actually took longer than I anticipated!

You could tell Bewley was in by the speed with which Jacko raced back to the pits!

GP in, GP out, it's the same.

Bit tough on Mountain, but maybe an early marker for next year.

Four race wins to three. Edit: And commentary returns...

Commentary returns. A mixed blessing! Nope, gone again!

Mine isn't!

If only there was someone involved in the Comets promotion with a bit of history as a trapper who could pass on a few tips... :-)

Absolutely! Who'd be a promoter, agonising about the British weather about eight times out of 10?

Looks OK from 3-4pm, chance of rain increases 4-5pm. Hopefully should be OK if the ref cracks on where possible.

I suspect it's more of a "we finally managed to get it done last night" affair.