SteelShoe Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 9 hours ago, Neila said: In my opinion he was on the pace in the Peter craven at belle Vue, but outclassed by the top guys, but last nite looked poor could not gate, maybe did not want to risk it on a greasy track ? Tate was Interviewed on BSN after the spill involving Kyle Howarth. He said he had changed bikes in that heat which was his 4th ride because his first bike was apparently too powerful and not driving forward off the line. Something certainly wasn't right because his starts were woeful. He got away much better in his 4th ride and was unlucky to be excluded when Kyle Howarth appeared to almost perform a right angle turn on the first corner to give him nowhere to go when he was a close second. He said he was looking for a better result in his final ride but didn't make a good start and then lost some control of the the bike going wide on turn 2 which appeared to finish his race really. After watching him underperform in the Aussie Champs on BSN I admit to being slightly concerned that we may once again not see the 2024 Tate in 2026. Hopefully we will and that will do his confidence a world of good for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman1 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 58 minutes ago, SteelShoe said: Tate was Interviewed on BSN after the spill involving Kyle Howarth. He said he had changed bikes in that heat which was his 4th ride because his first bike was apparently too powerful and not driving forward off the line. Something certainly wasn't right because his starts were woeful. He got away much better in his 4th ride and was unlucky to be excluded when Kyle Howarth appeared to almost perform a right angle turn on the first corner to give him nowhere to go when he was a close second. He said he was looking for a better result in his final ride but didn't make a good start and then lost some control of the the bike going wide on turn 2 which appeared to finish his race really. After watching him underperform in the Aussie Champs on BSN I admit to being slightly concerned that we may once again not see the 2024 Tate in 2026. Hopefully we will and that will do his confidence a world of good for sure. He’ll come good just needs more time to learn the tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 I think Tate is one of them confidance riders but with injuries and getting constantly beat up rising for Belle Vue this knocks his form and with Belle Vue can see that continuing this season also unfortunately. Should have just stuck to the championship for a while building his confidance up. On a side note has anyone seen Craig Cook on a speedway bike since he signed ? Seen hin on a mountain bike and a motorcross bike but not a speedway one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 3 minutes ago, H20 said: I think Tate is one of them confidance riders but with injuries and getting constantly beat up rising for Belle Vue this knocks his form and with Belle Vue can see that continuing this season also unfortunately. Should have just stuck to the championship for a while building his confidance up. On a side note has anyone seen Craig Cook on a speedway bike since he signed ? Seen hin on a mountain bike and a motorcross bike but not a speedway one. No not yet, but it won't be long now until he is ripping up the GT Tyres Arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 3 hours ago, H20 said: I think Tate is one of them confidance riders but with injuries and getting constantly beat up rising for Belle Vue this knocks his form and with Belle Vue can see that continuing this season also unfortunately. Should have just stuck to the championship for a while building his confidance up. On a side note has anyone seen Craig Cook on a speedway bike since he signed ? Seen hin on a mountain bike and a motorcross bike but not a speedway one. Craig is a type of rider who in the past had done only a little bit of practice, bit like batch 😀 hearing Craig has lost a bit of weight, so good to go, will be fighting Jonas for the number 1 position 😀 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Tate flew out of the start in heat 2 and won easily at BV tonight, think he will do alright at reserve because the Premiership reserves are weaker than last season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul84 Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 3 hours ago, Marksman said: Tate flew out of the start in heat 2 and won easily at BV tonight, think he will do alright at reserve because the Premiership reserves are weaker than last season. Top performance from Tate tonight ! Best in BV colours to my knowledge good to see we all know he’s got the talent . 7 hours ago, H20 said: I think Tate is one of them confidance riders but with injuries and getting constantly beat up rising for Belle Vue this knocks his form and with Belle Vue can see that continuing this season also unfortunately. Should have just stuck to the championship for a while building his confidance up. On a side note has anyone seen Craig Cook on a speedway bike since he signed ? Seen hin on a mountain bike and a motorcross bike but not a speedway one. Got a feeling Cookie is going to be fighting for the number 1 spot this year. Can’t wait for the season to start now . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 9 hours ago, H20 said: I think Tate is one of them confidance riders but with injuries and getting constantly beat up rising for Belle Vue this knocks his form and with Belle Vue can see that continuing this season also unfortunately. Should have just stuck to the championship for a while building his confidance up. On a side note has anyone seen Craig Cook on a speedway bike since he signed ? Seen hin on a mountain bike and a motorcross bike but not a speedway one. Haven't seen him on a speedway bike but I know a few days ago he posted a picture of his bike and he captioned it "ready for testing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 9 hours ago, H20 said: I think Tate is one of them confidance riders but with injuries and getting constantly beat up rising for Belle Vue this knocks his form and with Belle Vue can see that continuing this season also unfortunately. Should have just stuck to the championship for a while building his confidance up. On a side note has anyone seen Craig Cook on a speedway bike since he signed ? Seen hin on a mountain bike and a motorcross bike but not a speedway one. Haven't seen him on a speedway bike but I know a few days ago he posted a picture of his bike and he captioned it "ready for testing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Hearing bikes going round this morning, maybe Craig having a spin or one of the Danes have arrived ready for p+p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 (edited) Yeah Cookie is out on the track today practising He's shared it on social media Edited March 31 by Marksman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 8 hours ago, Neila said: Hearing bikes going round this morning, maybe Craig having a spin or one of the Danes have arrived ready for p+p Cookie, Viv Muddle and latterly Vinnie practising this morning and into the afternoon. Craig looked very comfortable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Seen a video clip of cookie looking very fast and smooth, even got the Dan bewley line off the fence coming into turn 3 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, SteelShoe said: Cookie, Viv Muddle and latterly Vinnie practising this morning and into the afternoon. Craig looked very comfortable. Viv Muddle has just turned 16, so he'll be looking to join the other teenage Aussie prospects here, or in Europe like Beau Bailey Has he got UK partiality -- l don't think he's got a State Title qualification for a visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 2 hours ago, SteelShoe said: Cookie, Viv Muddle and latterly Vinnie practising this morning and into the afternoon. Craig looked very comfortable. Cookie and Tate at 3 and 4, would be very formidable. Think we are in for an exciting season Comets fans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 41 minutes ago, crescent girl said: Viv Muddle has just turned 16, so he'll be looking to join the other teenage Aussie prospects here, or in Europe like Beau Bailey Has he got UK partiality -- l don't think he's got a State Title qualification for a visa? Unfortunately did not turn 16 till after the various Aussie championships, don't know if he has any long lost UK relative, but from what I've seen ,only on video over winter and pre season, looks a very good prospect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 14 hours ago, Marksman said: Cookie and Tate at 3 and 4, would be very formidable. Think we are in for an exciting season Comets fans. craig and tate rode well together in 2024 so maybe a good order at home maybe switch craig to 5 away if batch not on form but think he will be ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 I think the team picks it's self especially at home, 1. Jonas. 2. Niklas. 3. Cookie 4 Tate. 5. Batch. 6. Jammie. 7. Vinnie maybe swap 3/4 and 6/7 away from home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 21 hours ago, crescent girl said: Viv Muddle has just turned 16, so he'll be looking to join the other teenage Aussie prospects here, or in Europe like Beau Bailey Has he got UK partiality -- l don't think he's got a State Title qualification for a visa? Viv still at school I believe and is returning home in the next few days. He won't have seen a Comets meeting if Saturdays meeting is postponed due to the weather. Last time he came over with Tate pre/ early season the weather was dry and sunny virtually the whole time, been a bit different on this occasion. Not sure he competed in any of the State Titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 6 hours ago, Neila said: I think the team picks it's self especially at home, 1. Jonas. 2. Niklas. 3. Cookie 4 Tate. 5. Batch. 6. Jammie. 7. Vinnie maybe swap 3/4 and 6/7 away from home Yeah think that will be the line up 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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