dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

You can have a guest for one of the top 3 but I thought if two were out it was one guest and RR that had to be used rather than a guest for both

Does that section still exist in the regs? There was such a line stating a rider COULD be awarded a true average despite not having ridden the normally required minimum Don't know if it's still in there. I don't remember it EVER being utilised

But reassessed is still assessed. It was reassessed - incorrectly maybe but reassessed all the same

Belle Vue to their credit have shown the ability to run in conditions that other tracks couldn't cope with (far from ideal but possible) Given this and the complications (TV , further date extensions etc) that a postponement would cause I would expect it to go ahead unless Noah turns up with his ark

Indeed Also it may well be that Sheffileld use Fricke in all their remaing meetings. So no signings allowed post the end of August but effectively that's what he would be in all but name! (Mind you a team using the same replacement has a semblance of integrity that other options don't imo)

No argument from me that the way the regs are written is often poor - and sometimes the changes that they look to make to address this can actually makes things worse! With regard to returning riders the traditional 4 ,5 ,7 , 8 etc are irrelevant It states the figure CAN be amended (up or down). It doesn't state it HAS to be The fact it hasn't changed doesn't mean it can't be classed as assessed It probably is a lazy approach to the situation and also indicates a not wanting to rock the boat approach rather than a genuine professional knowledge assessment Even the standard assessments have been puzzling and not followed the normally accepted guide

I make a big thing about being annoyed when posters alter the way they want the regulations interpreted when it affects their team and don't plan to be hypocritical about this situation It may be harsh , stupid , wrong (take your pick) in many peoples view but it is what it is

It's definitely assessed - it just happened to be assessed as his previously achieved average from years back!

Splitting hairs there considering can't sign anyone now and can't use RR for the RS! For team building purposes only the 6 are included so you could argue yes

No he is a RS on the official list - one of which has to be utilised to satisfy the regulations There is no official Witch option in the circumstances so yours is a moot point really.... I suppose Joe Thompson could've been named but officially he is no more a Witch than Jack Smith by current declaration

Close the book - its now a foregone conclusion

Rather go RR Win or lose but do so as a set of Witches riders

Assessed average so not allowed

Haven't we suffered enough with the Doyle situation without being subjected to that whinging pr!ck

A lighted dig is hardly being a wind up merchant! No loss if you don't wish to debate - your recent opinion has similar value to the Zimbabwean Dollar Enjoy your title - its in the bag for you now. A Doyle trumps a Wright and a Blordorn Speedy and full recovery wished to each of them and all other in similar positions

Great debating skills

Not allowed as on an assessed average

That was a horrible one. Not looking good for Jason. Hopefully nothing too serious but I can't see him being available for this week - maybe longer

Agree again -covering Wright was hard without other issues Ben Basso or Ben Cook would be the options I think

Agree with this (apart from the last bit ) Smith in a difficult position - scores well and could hurt his own club If he fails to score there will be some who question his commitment

Is he kind you say..... Donated the prize for breaking the track record to the SRBF

Give him one for me too

Odds would still be longer as the expectation would be Ipswich won't get the chance to take on Wolves or Sheffield so their ability at those tracks is less relevant

Sssshhhh!! Superace won't approve Mark Lemon won't be calling potential guests until at least midday Monday out of respect Haven't seen this one myself - hope Norick is OK and his withdrawal is just precautionary

Installment 1 successfully paid in. Good job fellas