Poole 2025

[Hamster00]

38 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said:

I want Kerr to ride to his average

He did at Berwick though but that still wasn’t good enough for you? That’s what I can’t understand?

Also his average is below 8 and will come down again as his Oxford scores which counted towards his average are finally coming off.

I’m just quite not sure what you expect from him? Kerr and Rowe are at a very similar level (imo Rowe is better) but one is on a falsely low average to start the season. Would do Kerr the world of good to be at 3/4 in a stronger pairing like he did at Oxford two seasons ago.

I just find it fascinating that you are basically blaming him for losing at Berwick when Zach, Tobias and Starke all were shocking in comparison to Kerr.

You just seem adamant not to give the guy a chance because you decided it was a bad signing now you must push that agenda on.

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1 hour ago, Fromafar said:

He never had many meetings at Berwick he was injured half the season.

Ok well 10 is a decent score really, would not expect anymore at an away track

[SteveLyric2]

Excellent Piratecast episode this evening. Watch it back on You-tube ( especially for those watching the footie)!!

[Bluekevin]

Agree, excellent Pirate cast and all true supporters. No-one wanting change as so called fans on here.

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7 minutes ago, Bluekevin said:

Agree, excellent Pirate cast and all true supporters. No-one wanting change as so called fans on here.

Never said I wanted change, just that certain riders need to improve, like it or not this is the team, seems like Kerr has improved, Tobias will be ok I am sure, we could/should have had Vinnie but we have Starke who could be a help to Cairns at reserve when he comes in. 

[Fromafar]

1 minute ago, foreverblue said:

Never said I wanted change, just that certain riders need to improve, like it or not this is the team, seems like Kerr has improved, Tobias will be ok I am sure, we could/should have had Vinnie but we have Starke who could be a help to Cairns at reserve when he comes in. 

Cairns won’t need Starke for help with the Crew he has got.

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Just now, Fromafar said:

Cairns won’t need Starke for help with the Crew he has got.

I meant riding together at reserve as Starke has loads of experience, whoever is in your crew you should always be open to advice from other riders especially at his age.

[Fromafar]

2 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

I meant riding together at reserve as Starke has loads of experience, whoever is in your crew you should always be open to advice from other riders especially at his age.

His gating didn’t look the best on Sunday at Glasgow otherwise Starke won’t even see what way he went in most races.IMO.Looks class but seems to be sensible and not too rash.

[Steve Shovlar]

How does Cairns compare to Hagon and Boughen, Killeen?

[Bojangles]

12 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said:

How does Cairns compare to Hagon and Boughen, Killeen?

On a par at the moment... but has got the potential to rise above them in the coming years (if not months).

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1 hour ago, Fromafar said:

His gating didn’t look the best on Sunday at Glasgow otherwise Starke won’t even see what way he went in most races.IMO.Looks class but seems to be sensible and not too rash.

I think he picked the wrong gate in the final and could of won with a better gate but Sam made a good pass and won, Cairns seemed to give up when he missed the gate in the final.

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6 minutes ago, Bojangles said:

On a par at the moment... but has got the potential to rise above them in the coming years (if not months).

Luke Killeen is struggling for whatever reason at the moment so is Boughen, Sam seems to have his mojo back . At the moment Sam Hagon is better.

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[Fromafar]

31 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said:

How does Cairns compare to Hagon and Boughen, Killeen?

Class,very stylish and well in control .IMO

Sensible enough to stay out of Killeen on opening laps.

[allthegearbutnaeidea]

I’d imagine come next year Cairns will be favourite for U21 title, despite only being 16, that says it all. Finalist at 15 is a fantastic achievement.

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1 hour ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said:

I’d imagine come next year Cairns will be favourite for U21 title, despite only being 16, that says it all. Finalist at 15 is a fantastic achievement.

Yes he was very slow from gate 3 in the final but Sam was the best rider on the night and proved it. I like Sam Hagon, I am sure he will go far in the sport. The way he rode was like he was early in the season for Poole last year but unfortunately struggled later in the season.