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He can do whatever he wants recreationally, just can’t get paid for it or enter any competitions.

I’m not 100% sure how to explain this, but I’ll give it a go. The WADA statement you quoted is a non-negative test at the lab analysis stage, and would require further testing - very rare. The simple kits used to test athletes on site (such as at speedway events) are not capable of providing a positive result - only negative or non-negative. These are typically not used during the Olympics for example (because they are very good at picking up recreational drugs and alcohol, but not so good at picking up very specific performance enhancers - which is what they are looking for in this case). This is why athletes are not banned on the spot, but only after the lab results come back (and why a lot of gold medals are taken away after the result of the race, etc.) At the Olympics only one sample would be taken (either urine or blood). That sample is split into equally into A and B, sealed and sent away for analysis. If A comes back positive, B is tested and you know what happens after that. But as I said, that’s not how it works at speedway. A simple kit is used. Seems unlikely they would have needed him to provide a second sample after a non negative result, as that sample could have been sent off for lab analysis regardless - a la Ben Barker. Has it been stated officially anywhere that Nick actually gave a first sample, or is it just rumours on here?

Same thing really. A non-negative result just means a drug test that shows up an illegal substance before it’s been sent for lab analysis (A Test). All drug tests on site will either be ‘negative’ or ‘non-negative’ at the time they are taken. Ben Barker’s test was lab tested later (B Test) and upgraded to ‘positive’, which the SCB confirmed in a statement at the time. He got a more lenient ban because the drug he tested positive for was used for pain relief, it wasn’t recreational or performance enhancing, and the SCB accepted this.

A pretty impressive win tonight. Jenkins looks untouchable at this level now, and Garrad looks a useful addition at reserve. If the Chargers can do this to Workington without Killeen, it’s going to take a very good side to stop them in my opinion.

Nope, not a thing. The email I got at the time (Aug 8) seemed to hint that the ticket would be transferred to the rearranged fixture (again). ”Further details for ticket holders concerning a rearranged date will be confirmed as soon as possible” Probably need to contact them if you want a refund.

Luke Killeen is not available now, and has been replaced by Kai Ward. Chargers should still win, but expect it’ll be closer.

Ashton Boughen guesting for Workington at number 1. Can only see a big home win with Killeen at reserve, though. Chargers: 1 Jordan Jenkins, 2 Jacob Clouting, 3 Ryan Kinsley, 4 Jody Scott, 5 Henry Atkins, 6 Luke Killeen, 7 Jason Garrad Comets: 1 Ashton Boughen (G), 2 Sam McGurk, 3 Luke Harrison, 4 Luke Crang, 5 Ace Pijper, 6 Elliot Kelly, 7 Harry McGurk

Even bigger blow for Leicester in my opinion. Difference between title contenders and no chance.

Not sure Oxford will finish top now to be honest. If Oxford and Poole both win all their home meetings, it will come down to if Oxford can get away wins at Edinburgh and Glasgow, and if Poole can win away at Edinburgh and Scunthorpe. If Poole win both away matches (which is entirely possibly), it means Oxford would have to win both of theirs - and not sure they will at Glasgow. Therefore the final points totals could be Poole 35 and Oxford 34. Of course the good old super heat could add some confusion into the mix.

Every side starts to look poor at Poole. Read into that what you will.

It's just the one super heat. If it's a draw on the night, and a draw on aggregate....one super heat decides both.

Still no sign of my refund as yet.

Still easier to understand than the chaos of the last couple of seasons in my opinion. Different points for different margins of away wins, etc. Had more columns than the Pantheon.

Ha, yeah, should take what official sites state with a pinch of salt. Oxford's website also spelt its own rider's name wrong throughout their preview (Garrod).

That's a cracking line-up.

Yep. Oxford clearly listened to supporters frustrations from the last couple of meetings and did the right thing.

Scratch all that.....the meeting has been postponed.

It's on their website... Kent Royals: 1. Nathan Ablitt, 2. Connor King, 3. Matt Marson (guest), 4. Ben Morley, 5. Rider Replacement, 6. Ashton Vale, 7. Tom Woolley. Oxford teams as follows: Oxford Chargers: 1. Jordan Jenkins, 2. Jacob Clouting, 3. Ryan Kinsley, 4. Jody Scott, 5. Henry Atkins, 6. Luke Killeen, 7. Jason Garrad.

Bluey is good, but Bingo is even better.

I hope you're right, that certainly sounds a bit more optimistic. Just a bit weary of making the trip after the last two meetings.

The weather looking like it might win the re-staging of this tonight as well. Although with the rain due to stop around 5pm (according to Met Office, BBC has it raining a bit longer), wouldn't surprise me if Oxford leave it late before making a decision again.

Based on Leicester's own massive build up to the signing of Max Perry, perhaps Harris has just bought himself a new holiday home or something.

Fair point. Guess he's just thinking he's got no other outlet to air his dirty laundry.

True, not very professional, but it's hardly just a speedway issue. Just look at the Kylian Mbappe saga in what's supposed to the biggest sport in the world, involving two of the biggest clubs in the world and what is arguably the best player in the world. Couldn't keep him off social media a couple of months ago.

He's hardly been a disappointment for Leicester, so he's allowed to have a good old whinge isn't he? God knows enough of us whinge on here!