I'm certainly no expert on tracks but it reminded me of how the track used to be when we were riding in the Premier league 10 yrs ago, deep and grippy, an attackers track that made it a fortress against opposing teams (a track that the home riders could understand and have an advantage with). Reminded me of the track when we beat Sheffield (annihilated more like).
Recently the track has become very neutral so no home advantage. Maybe the riders need more practice on the deeper grippier track style? Looking at many other tracks over the years, the track on Thursday was still better than most and still very raceable. Once Buster had put down the sawdust? and neutralised the track we were back to the processional racing that everyone has been complaining about.
I could see no reason to refuse to ride, i mean there was only 1 accident all night and as for Batch retiring from the meeting through injury but being able to ride the next day.... i don't know (maybe should have a 24hrs non ride rule in place?).
The sport I love is dying on it arse and I think Buster does have the best intentions but there is only so much he can do with finances, rules etc. I was there on Thursday and was embarrassed for the fans and staff who work week to week to put on these events. To the riders who wanted to race, I thank you, to those who didn't, I hope you had very good reasons to let your fans down and trust you will be happy with the outcome.