What's the deal with Scott Nicholls? Is he: a) retired? b) not "starting" the season due to injury? c) "out" for the season due to injury? Could he be an option with R/R to start the season. Because if Cook does by some miracle start the season there's not a snowball in hell's chance he'll finish it. 

As an assessed rider I know he can't guest for anyone until he obtains an official average, does that work the other way too?

Gone a bit over my head there. You and AceBelle one and the same?

The condition would not be disclosed and the support mechanic has already been stated in two press released which were approved by the family before release.

This should be an outstanding meeting; an excellent way to start the season. I visited Northside last year and thought the set-up was great. Steve Lawson has done an incredible job, as have the Workington Comets’ stakeholders, so hosting this meeting is well deserved.

True, Would only work if a club covered the riders travel costs on the night but then that's more money a club would have to pay out on a weekly basis for a rider who more than likely won't take any part in the meeting.