Workington 2025

[Paddy The Rebel]

Honestly from what I’ve seen Rushen is a better rider,think cairns needs to not think to much about what Hancock taught him and just focus on riding how he wants you can see the Hancock influence on his riding needs to ride with a bit more freedom just from what I’ve seen.

[Neila]

Looking forward to seeing cooper Rushden in the U19 at worky next week, for a 15 year old he seems very talented and seems to enjoy being a racer.

[Youhave2minutes]

18 minutes ago, Neila said:

Looking forward to seeing cooper Rushden in the U19 at worky next week, for a 15 year old he seems very talented and seems to enjoy being a racer.

He will blast around there

[YeOldPitGate]

There are some very good youngsters around its a shame there's probably only a small chance of getting the young danes Bastian Pederson and Mikkial Anderson over here.

[SteveLyric2]

1 hour ago, Neila said:

Looking forward to seeing cooper Rushden in the U19 at worky next week, for a 15 year old he seems very talented and seems to enjoy being a racer.

Maybe follow his - and others' -progress in the Young Stars meeting this evening!

[Fromafar]

1 hour ago, Paddy The Rebel said:

Honestly from what I’ve seen Rushen is a better rider,think cairns needs to not think to much about what Hancock taught him and just focus on riding how he wants you can see the Hancock influence on his riding needs to ride with a bit more freedom just from what I’ve seen.

Hancocks protégés have not really shown much in the last few years.IMO. But to be fair he can only advise,whether they are capable is another thing altogether .

[STEVEHOLS54]

38 minutes ago, YeOldPitGate said:

There are some very good youngsters around its a shame there's probably only a small chance of getting the young danes Bastian Pederson and Mikkial Anderson over here.

I think with the young Danes its a case of loyalty to their home League and POL. 

The better ones are supported in DK and the team make ups mean they need to have at least 1 or 2 in their teams. Factor in riding POL o Sundays 9normally loaned out to lower Lge teams by their Prem Extra Leage Teams and up to 2025 also the Tuesday POL U24 Extra League matches meant that UK Champ sides who ride on a Wed or Sat (i.e Poole/Worky) cannot be accommodated in their schedule.

Of course if the POL U24 make up changes as rumoured in 2026 to mainly Juniors (or more young Poles), then it may throw up some interesting opportunities for UK Clubs.

The question then becomes how many UK Teams have the money or want to invest in having them fly in and out of UK. Most of them would come in a a 5 point av having raced in POL or DK Leagues. Except Bailey in his first season 2026 on a 4 as will only just turn 16 end March 2026.

An intriguing question that also raises its head with the exciting Beau Bailey who is one of 3 very young riders (1 Aussie and 2 Danes) who have just been announced to fight out taking the minor junior roles at Danish Premier side Regional Varde in the last couple of days.

[Fromafar]

Reading Bowes article in SS ,I’m afraid he needs a reality check for a mediocre speedway rider.Most of his burn out and stress are his own making.He is obviously not prepared or has the set-up for his ambitions.There are not many hand outs in speedway.

[Paul Johnson]

2 hours ago, YeOldPitGate said:

There are some very good youngsters around its a shame there's probably only a small chance of getting the young danes Bastian Pederson and Mikkial Anderson over here.

Most likely a big signing on fee

[Racin Jason 72]

1 hour ago, Fromafar said:

Reading Bowes article in SS ,I’m afraid he needs a reality check for a mediocre speedway rider.Most of his burn out and stress are his own making.He is obviously not prepared or has the set-up for his ambitions.There are not many hand outs in speedway.

Reading between the lines it looks like Poole have tapped him up for next season.  

[Fromafar]

36 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said:

Reading between the lines it looks like Poole have tapped him up for next season.  

Thats their problem then🤔

[Youhave2minutes]

19 minutes ago, Fromafar said:

Thats their problem then🤔

They will soon iron him out if anyone can

[Noelinho]

9 hours ago, YeOldPitGate said:

Looks one hell of a talent on a bike also reminds me of Kelly Moran's riding style.

He's got great natural instincts. He's by far the most exciting British rider coming through the ranks right now. Let's see how he does as the opposition get tougher.