On the one hand I think it will be good to see Connor get a run out against the Lions, but it will be a shame their fans don't get to see Jonas Knudsen - a very talented rider. And if he doesn't return a big disappointment for Berwick.
A bit selective. Oxford's return has been a roaring sucess and Workington looking positive for next year.
But yes, we all know the general direction of travel.
Douglas and Harris will be too high. Edinburgh may well be in play-offs ruling out Pickering. Batchelor and Sedgmen are hardly models of high scoring consistency so from your list that just leaves Nicholls.
Noticeably lower, whether it was the heat, the possibility of thunderstorms washing out the meeting, the perceived standard of the opposition, a lack of interest in the Jubilee Trophy or two meetings in two days I don't know.
I find it wise to build in an extra hour for my journey so often arrive 90 minutes before the start. At some tracks limited parking can also give an 8ncentive to arrive early.
I think the issue was the South African sport boycott as Stefani was based in South Africa in the early 90s.
(Same applies to David Steen's reputed birth in Maidstone)