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Three of the league’s biggest hitters missing and a GP hero that will not lose any sleep if he doesn’t score a point as a guest. Yeah, expect record viewing figures, much more interesting than two teams battling for a play off position.

The business end of the season is approaching. Never thought I would be saying this but I don’t think anyone will fancy facing the Lions, who on recent form have proved that they can outscore anyone over two legs. Whilst we do not have guaranteed points in heats 13 & 15, the top five are looking pretty solid. We are frequently outscored at reserve, but I think if Cook can pick up where he left off, the Lions have a chance of being top dogs. Cookies performance will be key and if he can maintain or hit just above his current average, we could probably carry Hagon and treat his points as a bonus. This all of course assumes that the team will not be hit any injuries.

Always good to read positive comments. Starting on time is one thing, but completing a meeting in a reasonable time frame is another. Leicester have been poor on this front in the past but things do appear to have improved, particularly when meetings are televised or streamed.

Don’t suppose you’ve got Saturday’s Lotto numbers have you!

Yes, I’d forgotten that, thanks!

Does anyone know if there is a live stream available for the meeting?

If Craig Cook can find a little consistency they will be okay. You can carry one reserve if the top five are pulling their weight.

Yeah, some don’t appear to have any sense of humour.

Do riders that persistently break the tapes suffer from premature ejaculation? …..Just a thought!

Stick a dog on a bike? Don’t be silly…. Hang on though, what about WHOOFFinden? Could work?

Fair point, or even have Lawson at 4 for a bit more clout at the business end of the meeting in heat 14?

….And now for something completely different. This fixture will now take place (at the fifth attempt) on 5th August. The Met Office has guaranteed that there will be some weather on this date, so probably best to postpone it now to avoid disrupting riders and spectators travelling plans. Seriously though, Lions still have to go to Lynn twice this season so why not just make it a double header….if and when it takes place?

Mr Jones has guested for teams before, so ‘it’s not unusual’.

Yeah, obviously only considering riders better than this Bartosz bloke (What has he ever done in this sport?). Your statement has echoes of the Birmingham management statement earlier in the season regarding affordability of riders. I’m sure you’re a decent chap and won’t be offended by being told that this particular post of yours is ridiculous (was going to say Bollox but thought better of it).

Think you’ve nailed it. The explanation from Schroek would appear to be absolute b0ll0x. The points available for replacements are not an issue. Anyone is available at a price. That is the issue.

Correct Fozzie. I was just keeping up with the rhyming slang.

Tommy Tanker owns the lease? Sure that’s not his real name. His first name is Kevin, his main job is a Merchant Banker apparently.

Agreed. When riders are prepared to attack the track we get decent races at BP. Hats off to Rew tonight because he was prepared to have a right old go. He is a long way off the finished article but clearly isn’t taken in by all the negative crap regarding the Lions track. The top riders and those who are destined to go to the top will see BP as a challenge and be mindful that the very best are able to handle the so called technical tracks. Throttle jockeys who love the big tracks (some apparently have dozens of racing lines) will have to adapt if they are to progress in the sport.

Masters and Becker need to be on it tonight in Dougie’s absence. I think Rew could be the key rider tonight. He is more than capable of double figures at BP and if he’s up for it the Witches will not miss Dan T.

Ah, the Hawks! I remember watching the riders you mentioned (mid 70s?). Barry Thomas and Dave Morton also come to mind. My one recollection of the Hawks visiting Leicester is when former Lion Keith White was riding at reserve (he was at No.7 for a reason of course) and was unbeaten from five rides! Never did that for us! Can’t remember whether that swung the meeting for Hackney or not.Nostalgia……it’s not what it used to be.

If Dougy doesn’t ride, Masters and Becker will need to step up to take an extra ride each. Whilst Fricke and Lawson will be fine for R/R, there is no way the reserves will take one of the rides, especially as three of your No.5’s heats are paired with a reserve anyway.

Blimey Bob, you do go back a long way! Don’t tell me, the home team wore light grey and dark grey helmet colours and the away team wore white and black/white quarters!

Yeah, big sporting day! Wonder what the odds are for both teams going all the way?

So it is, thanks Dave! Found it on the third search!

Does anyone know if SON is on TV (must be surely)? I’ve looked on the Eurosport/Doscovery+ schedule but nothing mentioned.