Pirates Of Poole

Just a wrist strain, he should be back by Wednesday at Poole. His hand has swollen badly and with a bit of grip may struggle to hold on, putting him and other riders at risk so best to rest for a few days and come back stronger.

That does change things slightly. Cairns is getting 7 rides.

Beau

He isn't coming yet.... but will.

You are correct. He was taken out for the TS

Well done to Oxford, they wanted it more than majority of our boys. Track was set up for rain, slick and not ideal for racing but that’s the way it went. Two poor away meetings now and we need to see an improvement from a couple of the boys in the main part of the team. Coops should have had more than 4 rides, why we kept Newman and Bowes in their 4th ride is beyond me. It’s all good and well scoring well at home but we need them to show up away.

That serious. So will Oxford start the campaign

No I think you are right, even when he does feel good to ride he is going to be rusty and months behind other riders which won't help him. Newman will be a stop gap, If I was Matt I would do all I can to get Beau over to UK.

Newman now confirmed.

Little concerned we have 5 fit riders, Bowes isn't 100% fit and I can't see Dan ever coming into the side this year regardless of the statement. It's a big injury to come back from. Shame we can't get Beau over, but we shall go for a local lad short term.

Dave Barclay owns it.

No update on Fraser, so guess he is 100% fit and will start in just over 4 weeks for us.

Personally I would not take the risk, get Bailey in for 4 weeks before his Danish and Polish fixtures start in May and Fraser returns from May.

I don't see the issue! more celebs doing this putting the sport in the spotlight and talking point is only good! They are trying something different, it could sink or swim but worth a try.

I would be very surprised if Matt risks it now, Doyle in the past and shoulder issues never tend to work out for a busy season. Best to look at other options.