Marksman

JD said he's having a scan on his interview (tomorrow I think) can't see him riding the weekend especially at Armadale unfortunately. Klindt would be a mighty fine guest though 😆

Funnily enough, Kyle Howarth probably cost Workington a place in the BSN semis by taking the booking here instead of at Berwick. He would of scored way more than the 3 R/R got for Edinburgh, the Comets would have got beat at home anyways whoever guested. Plus he also didn't match what Cookie would of scored 😆 Simon Lambert was on standby to ride at No.2 but then couldn't make it, would have ran R/R for Cook instead

Would imagine it'll be Dayle Wood and Simon Lambert on Friday at Armadale, pretty limited choice with only 3 teams not riding. But think those 2 make the team strong, can't be going R/R at number 2 again.

Berwick scored 57, so on to the league season it is. Hopefully with better guests or riders returning

It was a pretty decent meeting and crowd again today, track looks totally different without the sun on it. Bears did their job congrats! Comets team was lacking today and just wasn’t set up for heat advantages. It was always going to be a struggle, need our injured riders back soon. Looks like Comets need Berwick to score 55 or less to finish ahead of them and still qualify for the semi finals. 56 would mean points and points difference will be level. Assuming Edinburgh don’t go and win away at Glasgow that is 😆

Not sure what the rumours could be (that someone has probably made up) But he's been having oxygen chamber therapy today to assist and speed up the healing. I've had it myself and it actually works.

Jake Mulford (2) and Sam Hagon (7) are guesting for the Comets tomorrow at Scunthorpe.

Rushen should come in to replace him in Heat 14 😉

Tbf 300 is the perfect game in ten pin bowling

I’m pleased Max Perry has signed, he will be at least on the pace. We made the play offs in 2024 with Sam McGurk averaging 1.64 Not expecting anything spectacular from Max, if he averages 2.5+, job done from him. Just looked and he averaged 2.79 (3.15 with bonus) away from home last year. Home average was worse than away

Ha fair play, it’s all a bit of fun. I’ll take you up on that offer. Good luck to Berwick in the semi finals, it’s about time Berwick won something again 😝 Captain Jye is all refreshed after a season away and could be the one to lift it.

Eh, what the hell are you on about how is that blaming the trees 😂 A meeting that has about 25 passes isn’t ran on a crap prepared track. Well done, argument lost 👏

Saying they were poor is being kind tbh. They would have been in with a chance of more like a 10-12 point loss if they could gate. Shielfeld is like Derwent Park was, has its limitations because of its dual purpose but is exciting to watch riders fly into the 3rd/4th bends at speed. Third bend is the best place to stand imo.

Makes a massive difference because in the afternoon the track has zero shade, after 6pm it’s behind the backstraight and all the trees. The sun just dries the track out in no time.

They have to work real hard on the track to keep the dust down yeah. 6pm starts from next week onwards, plus the floodlights arriving in mid may will no doubt assist massively.

Fantastic meeting today, just shows what a fab racetrack it is. Unbelievable compared to what was dished up yesterday Healthy crowd, great racing, loads of passing, a freshly cut centre green, what’s not to like 😂

He did have that accident a few weeks ago. Was getting physio on the shoulder, talked about it on last weeks post meeting interview

Are you being serious here? I can’t tell. “Michael Oliver isn’t sure it’s a penalty at Old Trafford, VAR video angle is inconclusive after reviewing the screen and no penalty given.” Hang on, Dave from the 2nd row of the Stretford end has a good angle on his iPhone, he’s going to send it to the referee on WhatsApp.” Announcement pending.. “After video review on Dave’s iPhone a Penalty is awarded for a foul on Manchester United’s number 9”.

I’m sure the SCB/track regulations prohibit filming without prior accreditation from the BSPL or Promoter. Some tracks allow filming for personal use only. To then use this type of footage probably filmed at 60fps on a mobile, is an absolute head loss by Dishington.

R/R for Cook Mitchell Cluff guests for Niklas

From the Berwick match report, sums up our luck. 3 riders down already after 3 meetings A freak incident in the pits saw Cook apparently dislocate his shoulder while working on his bike and become the second comet to withdraw from the action.

From the Berwick match report, it gets worse… (not sure why they would even print this) “Initially referee Willie Dishington excluded the Bandits’ man but then controversially decided to review his decision, actually using camera footage from a supporter on the third bend as the official club stream didn’t have a definitive angle on the high speed crash. Even more controversially the Scottish official overturned his original decision and excluded Cook.” What an absolute sh1tshow. I’m guessing that’s the reason Greg Blair went into the referee’s box, as how else would the footage from the 3rd bend get to the referee. This sport is just so amateurish at times.

After the car crash of the first 8 heats, we won 23-19, positives anyone? 😂 When you go to Berwick you know you have to be able to gate as it’s so strung out. We just weren’t at the races early on, bad day at the office. Hopefully tomorrow’s gate isn’t affected by tonight’s result, and we at least see some entertaining races. Hope Reid Battye and Niklas recover soon. Could be a big blow for Berwick as Battye looks like a heat leader already.

He’s riding with a trapped nerve in his shoulder, crashed his mountain bike. Shame he was robbed of 3 points. Not a good start to the season injury wise

Suspected broken wrist for Niklas, not sure about Reid Battye. Seems to be plenty of injuries for riders so far this season