Poole 2026

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2 hours ago, Pirates Of Poole said:

With Danny talking about a big hole to fill on Friday, I presume he means Zach. Which with the new 1 over 8 rule this will leave Poole short on the 2/3 heat leader position as riders like Howarth and Kemp will be in high demand.

1. Lawson 9.59

2. Bailey 4.00

3. Stevie Worrall 6.80

4. Kerr 6.77

5. Morris 6.86

6. Cairns 3.81

7. Copper 2.00

 

Worrall!! You must be joking.

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1 hour ago, Catalan said:

I said the same to one of the mechanics and he said Lewi's kit is top class.

Make of that what you will.

Well it isnt top class if it keeps breaking down, he has had some good meetings and seems to love Redcar but he has had some pretty awful ones too which we were told was bike issues.

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2 hours ago, Pirates Of Poole said:

With Danny talking about a big hole to fill on Friday, I presume he means Zach. Which with the new 1 over 8 rule this will leave Poole short on the 2/3 heat leader position as riders like Howarth and Kemp will be in high demand.

1. Lawson 9.59

2. Bailey 4.00

3. Stevie Worrall 6.80

4. Kerr 6.77

5. Morris 6.86

6. Cairns 3.81

7. Copper 2.00

 

As a second string on a track that suits gaters far more than Scunthorpe, I think Worrall would be a good signing (if he hasn't retired).

[Fromafar]

2 hours ago, Catalan said:

I said the same to one of the mechanics and he said Lewi's kit is top class.

Make of that what you will.

Get another Mechanic 🤔😂

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8 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

As a second string on a track that suits gaters far more than Scunthorpe, I think Worrall would be a good signing (if he hasn't retired).

He would be an awful signing.

[Arthur54]

15 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

He would be an awful signing.

I think we saw the best of Steve when he was here previously 

[Bagpuss]

If I've calculated correctly SW would be on 6.64 next season, if he's fully committed I'd say thats a pretty attractive figure for somebody as a third heatleader or second string.

[SteveLyric2]

With Middlo saying today that both Cook Brothers will be back at Baillie House next season, I wonder if this indicates any changes in thinking - either from Club or Rider?

[Arthur54]

4 minutes ago, SteveLyric2 said:

With Middlo saying today that both Cook Brothers will be back at Baillie House next season, I wonder if this indicates any changes in thinking - either from Club or Rider?

Hope so, i can see Zach really pushing on next season 

[Bitza]

4 hours ago, Catalan said:

I said the same to one of the mechanics and he said Lewi's kit is top class.

Make of that what you will.

You can have the best kit, but if you don't know how to set it up properly and crucially meticulously maintain it, then you can easily miss out on race results. Top spanner men/women are a must if a rider is to fulfil their potential. 

[Hilly]

On 11/9/2025 at 9:07 PM, Pirates Of Poole said:

Danny said on Friday that he was very happy and excited about the 2026 team and 6 out of 7 riders in place but one massive hole to fill for the 7th rider.

Could it be an Anders Rowe shaped hole??

[SteveLyric2]

2 hours ago, Bagpuss said:

If I've calculated correctly SW would be on 6.64 next season, if he's fully committed I'd say thats a pretty attractive figure for somebody as a third heatleader or second string.

I thought 6.82, not that it's going to happen

 

[Bagpuss]

5 minutes ago, SteveLyric2 said:

I thought 6.82, not that it's going to happen

 

You could well be right.

Has he packed in?

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Poole in big trouble if Anders has left.

I just don't see any riders on Averages of 7.99 or Less after 2.5% Reduction who can replace him.

Could be looking at Kerr and Batchelor @ No.3 & No.5.

 

Howarth (Glasgow I'd imagine)

Kemp (Burnt bridges at Poole)

Nagel (Wednesday Night Danish League)

Palovaara (Practically no chance of Victor getting anywhere near his GSA)

Sedgmen (Edinburgh I'd imagine)

Z. Cook (Rumour is he's not competing in the Championship in 2026)

Flint (Glasgow I'd imagine)

Riss (Said NO to UK Racing in 2026)

Castagna (Edinburgh I'd imagine)

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3 hours ago, Bagpuss said:

If I've calculated correctly SW would be on 6.64 next season, if he's fully committed I'd say thats a pretty attractive figure for somebody as a third heatleader or second string.

Not very attractive to sign a rider on the way down.

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7 minutes ago, TTT said:

Poole in big trouble if Anders has left.

I just don't see any riders on Averages of 7.99 or Less after 2.5% Reduction who can replace him.

Could be looking at Kerr and Batchelor @ No.3 & No.5.

 

Howarth (Glasgow I'd imagine)

Kemp (Burnt bridges at Poole)

Nagel (Wednesday Night Danish League)

Palovaara (Practically no chance of Victor getting anywhere near his GSA)

Sedgmen (Edinburgh I'd imagine)

Z. Cook (Rumour is he's not competing in the Championship in 2026)

Flint (Glasgow I'd imagine)

Riss (Said NO to UK Racing in 2026)

Castagna (Edinburgh I'd imagine)

Not Batch thank you, if Zach can be encouraged to stay that would be a massive result for us.

[Paddy The Rebel]

If cook doesn’t do a u turn then it’s going to be an awkward spot to fill,Batchelor could be a good signing but his attitude isn’t exactly much better than Anders so will be interesting to see what happens as imo there’s no way Anders is at Poole now after those comments made by Danny Ford.

i was going to say Blodorn on a converted average of 7.79 could work but he has extraliga commitments now so that probably wouldn’t work.

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1 hour ago, Paddy The Rebel said:

If cook doesn’t do a u turn then it’s going to be an awkward spot to fill,Batchelor could be a good signing but his attitude isn’t exactly much better than Anders so will be interesting to see what happens as imo there’s no way Anders is at Poole now after those comments made by Danny Ford.

i was going to say Blodorn on a converted average of 7.79 could work but he has extraliga commitments now so that probably wouldn’t work.

If Anders is not staying and no idea really why he wouldnt be because he had a good season and if Zach is still going then we have to get Nick Morris or at least someone who can maintain their current average which isn't Batch or Worrall. 

[Pirates Of Poole]

The 8 point rule has put a spanner in the works with no Zach. 

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Basically a Zach Cook U-Turn or Poole are stuffed for the first time in years as I named all of the riders on 7.00-7.99 GSA's after 2.5% Discount last night.

Need some experienced big hitters to level out the inexperience in the side.

Kerr and Batch are declining riders, One of them in the engine room is fine but both of them @ No.3 & No.5 respectively is a NO NO.