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Zagar 9 - 11 £50 LESS Hancock 9 - 11 £50 LESS Harris 4 - 6 £50 LESS

Despite the result wasnt too disappointed. Score was kept close throughout and some decent racing (more close racing than passing) with a great battle between Wells and Sedgy. Some inspired guests for Panthers with Wells (who I always enjoy watching round the dale) and Wethers who may not have scored many always had the beating of our two. Lambert showed his maturity on track taking a few rides to get the hang then looking likes hes ridden the place for years very impressed with him. Blackbird another who came to the party later on and got some valuable points similar to MPT. For our side Cookie, Sedgy and Wolbert could all have scored a point or so more but where well beaten when they lost heats. The tail end always has me a little worried but took a wee step backwards 2nite. Clegg was dreadful from the gate and although never gave up left himself to much to do. Riss had a great win but some really duff rides aswel wee bit constancy needed. Felt sorry for Branford 2nite (and most night) he seems to ride with the weight of the world on him and in heat 14 made a suberb start and lead most the way before just over doing it and allowed MPT to catch and pass. We have bounced back before after a home defeat and hope we can do it again but a big ask without Masters. Before this meeting I had Glasgow and Edin nailed on for 1st/2nd but Pboro have just joined the party this weekend (and tues) could decide if Edin will challenge for that top spot.

Seen worse meetings but this was close. Credit given to a few bears tho Kus was very entertaining and never gave up with Anderson trying his best and also Rob Shuttleworth done well with little reward for efforts. Most heats were a forgone conclusion with a weak r/r to cover for Robson. A full team of bears would have been good had they started the season with the current 7.

Hancock 10 - 12 £50 MORE Zagar 8 - 10 £50 MORE Pedersen 12 - 14 £50 LESS Jonsson 6 - 8 £50 LESS

Not a bad meet considering the state of the track when arrived at stadium, track staff done very well to get it race-able and all the riders gave it ago but as most will have predicted comfortable win for Monarchs. Highlight of the meeting for me was watching Ryes new Dane this season Jakobsen a very capable and smooth looking rider he was very impressive and always in the mix (good race with Agent in heat 15) Bowen and Kennett had some decent moments aswel. Still top of the table with a wee lead, dont envy the drive down to Plymouth for the boys now tho.

NKI 9 - 11 £50 MORE Batchelor 6 - 8 £50 MORE Hancock 10 - 12 £50 LESS Harris 4 - 6 £50 LESS

I'm not so sure about this being abandoned. Was a heavy shower after heat 4. A wee break then when It stopped heat 5 took place and yes very muddy but with another wee break and some track work It could have went ahead. Blue sky's and a nice breeze when I left stadium.

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Take a look at Glasgow at the moment some great promotion going on there. Constant tweets and Facebook posts including fan/sponsor interviews and competitions. Although the presentation at stadium still needs a wee bit of work and a more smooth operation (small teething problems really). They are always looking to improve. Definitely jealous of what's happening through there. Many promotions take note.

Pedersen 11 - 13 £50MORE Doyle 7 - 9 £50 MORE Woffinden 12 - 14 £50 LESS Kildemand 10 - 12 £50 LESS

I will take a punt at 9th july

Not much of a betting man but since it British GP thot id have a wee go. As well as the GP what sites has betting for the pairs?

Dont normally comment on meets I dont go to but here goes. Redcar must be stoked with that win even they didnt think they would win and along with most Monarchs thought it could be a comfortable away win. But it was not to be and they should be congratulated for not only winning but from coming from behind. Edinburghs long tail was evident 2nite and while the top 4 will win us many meetings one or two have a bad night then defeat is on the cards. Redcar look a decent team now (well for one match) and must be impressed with the new guys scores (iv never heard of him before) and if Roynon can hit form he shud score well from reserve. Hope they use the points available to strengthen as some have suggested.

NKI 8 - 10 £50 MORE Holder 7 - 9 £50 MORE Doyle 7 - 9 £50 MORE Cook 2 - 4 £50 MORE

For whats its worth I had a decent view of the Lawson/Cookie incident. Nothing but handbags. Race over Lawson gives a wee back wheel to Cookie on backstraight who then repays the favour then a wee coming of heads and bikes together from both riders. Masters then got involved trying to get between them before Lawson made his way back to the pits. No point making this bigger than it needs to be. Both riders could have been more mature but it added a wee bit spice to the meeting, something derbies have lacked in recent years.

Well I didn't expect that. Took a wee drive along realistically thinking we could get a point but boy was I wrong. Was like watching Glasgow on friday. Edin far sharper from the gate and looked to have more fight. Good points return from all our boys while Tigers only really have Lawson who stood out. Was a very good meet finished in decent time despite some sore looking crashes (hope both Riss and Lawson are ok) and a wee bit handbags thrown in to get the crowd going. Still impressed every time visit Ashfield now and look forward to the next one.

Really looking forward to this meet. Be the first time in years been to see Edin at Ashfield (no spite just bad planning). Bringing along an 'away' newbie (has done couple Edin meets) and seems to have caught the speedway bug, lets hope he still an Edin fan at the end or I may just leave him there. Obviously would love an Edin win but I will take a close meeting (result either way) with some exciting racing. Any word on the new Glasgow signing that was meant to be announced tonight?

Lets go all out for this first one A Laguta 7 - 9 £100 MORE Vaculik 9 - 11 £100 MORE

Cheers for running this Robbie Denmark 1 Peter Kildemand 2 Nicki Pedersen Sweden 2 Andreas Jonsson © 4 Fredrik Lindgren Poland 1 Bartosz Zmarzlik 3 Maciej Jankowski © Australia 1 Chris Holder © 2 Jason Doyle

I dont mind posting as an Edin fan. No hiding here we lost and deserved too. The fight right from the get go from Glasgow was great, I though once we went 4 ahead that would be it but this is a VERY different Glasgow and they gave us a spanking we deserved on the night. Could go on about our crap riders 2nite but 2nite is about the Glasgow team and well done all involved.

USA (kaski czerwone): Greg Hancock Ryan Fisher Polska (kaski niebieskie): Bartosz Zmarzlik Maciej Janowski Rosja (kaski białe): Belousov Kudriashov Wielka Brytania (kaski żółte): Chris Harris Tai Woffinden

Going to defend Cookie a wee bit here. Can't say iv seen him as a dirty rider (off track maybe) but only really seen him at edin where he can pass anyone and he hasn't given me the impression of being a dirty rider when seem him on the odd ocassiom away from home. There are certainly dirtier/harder racers around. He is one for giving up when at the back but again iv seen loads do it almost every meet there can be a couple top riders who coast round the back after couple laps. I agree he has the ability but he doesn't do himself any favors at times he should jump at every cchance given to ride abroad or for GB but perhaps he's looking after the bank balance we all know it can be an expensive sport ( I don't claim to know his reasons) While he won't be given the same chances as some younger riders he has only ridden 5 years (or is it 6) and has proved he can be a top PL rider and average EL. The next step is massive and I don't see time being on his side but better riders have appeared to step up from nowhere. Some people like him some don't but everyone would love a 10pt rider in their team and can be blinded by his actions as long as they continue to score well. Hands up I'm guilty of that same when you support a winning team. If he is happy with how his career is going why should it bother us. We could say he shud be doing this and that but it's easy to say from behind a keyboard or chatting with mates. He gets more stick with similar level of riders (King/Kennet) and rightly so at times but some people seem to get a kick from people failing. Be it him or someone else that has irked you

This should be a straightforward home win. Be interesting to see how Branford and Riss get on in their new roles. Ippo got a good team who could be a threat if a few of them score well. Unfortunately miss this one as getting dragged kicking and screaming to see Scotland embarrass themselves against Qatar in the Footie (the promise of alcohol can be a very convincing argument).

Thot it was Sundays meet he was missing? Altho now Friday does ring a bell. Hes a big blow be it at The dale or Ashfield such an entertainer. Imagine you will get a guest rather than R/R, Theo possibly (rode quite well last night) or even Wells. Should be a good couple meetings with hopefully good weather and crowds.