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Rain stopped at Shiremoor, I can see blue sky, hope it's not too late to get the track raceable. Fingers crossed.

Looking forward to this tonight after 2 weeks away on holiday, saw the away fixture at Leicester where Christian got hurt. Hope all riders ride well and stay safe tonight, with a win for the Diamonds of course. Any update on Robbo?

I hope this season isn't going to be ruined by late injuries like last year. Hope Richie's injury isn't serious.

Wonder if we could 'massage' Nikki Pedersen's average?

I see Christian Henry is out for the season, Diamonds are looking for a replacement. Claus Nedermark and Pepe Franc are available I believe, anyone else got any ideas?

Just got home, updates here I come! hope it's a good meeting, all riders safe, oh, and a Diamonds win, of course.

First meeting with Richie at No.1, hope he does well and the rest of the boys back him up. Could be tough with the new averages meaning less choice at R/R. hoping for a point.

I totally agree, WK, Coming back too soon is no good to either Christian or the team.

It means that Richie will be at no.1 for the rescheduled meeting. it will be interesting to see if George decides to change the riding order with Robbo. not riding at 5, Anyone got an opinion on that?

Rain has now stopped 4 miles East of track. Forecast is possible showers mid afternoon then dry until later this evening, but this is England, so get your skis out! lol.

I see Deek goes to reserve in August,

Lets hope the weather forecast is wrong, rain expected all day.

Let's hope for a better result than the last time the Monarchs came visiting together with some good mannered banter on the terraces.

Regarding Robbo. not being under power, how can he be excluded if the green light isn't on? or am I missing something?

Hoping for a Diamonds win, but a point will be acceptable. I hope the weather isn't the deciding factor in how well the track rides.

There is a Travellodge at the Silverlink Retail Park, 1 mile north of the Tyne Tunnel on the A19, you might get a good deal.