False dawn

He was such an exciting rider a couple of years ago. It is so disappointing to see him in "the crowd".

I know. But they think that Labour will win the next election as well. I'll get my coat

Talking of Lee. Did anyone else notice those eyes?

Made of rubber!

That's good advice in normal circumstances

Well thanks for all the fun for 4 rounds. It's 2 more rounds than I usually stay. A happy meeting result anyway with our Robert winning and taking the series lead. Happy betting for Torun to the survivors

Oh bugger

Hey up!!!

Mark might get into the lead depending on what David Bellego does. But Terry is sitting pretty if KK doesn't fall apart.

Thanks RR. That's a kind thought for a fallen champion in the making

Game over

Are you sure it was a guess?

Leon Madsen £1000 more Nicki Pedersen £1000 more

I can't remember seeing a field like this where there are either heroes or donkeys. Oh, I know there is a occasional exception, but it is rare. Seeing the likes of KK and MJJ struggling the way they are is a mystery. Seeing Leon Madsen or Bartosz Zmarzlik make the final is no surprise. But the occassional race from riders with a proven history is surely to be expected?

Well good old GL came through for me again, just. His gating was rubbish. David Bellego was a good call by Mark and kept it interesting right through to the end.

Grigorij Laguta £2500 more

Like all things we do in life, you have to weigh up the risks. Driving a car or crossing the street has a level of risk. If BMX (or motorcross or whatever) has a proven level of risk that is higher than say, working out in the gym or running, you have to accept that you're risking your income from your chosen profession. I want the lad to succeed. But putting yourself on the sideleines, when you're already under threat of being dropped seems to be a risk too far.

Speedway in UK allowed in the UK in October (?) SON at the National Speedway Stadium in October (?) Hope you've got your tickets

What's the news about the 4 affected riders? Do they not have to self isolate for 14 days?

Well Andy Warhol said we all get 15 minutes of fame. Mine's going to last a week. And in case you think I'm bragging, I ain't, I promise. My record in these competitions is not good. To make it to round 3 is an achievement in itself. To be top of the charts is unbelievable. Sorry to those who have dropped out and good luck to the survivors (as long as you stay behind me ). I must say that it does add an interesting dimension to the watching experience. Pity it's not real money.

Phew. I thought my bet had gone west in GL's first ride

What an insult. I remember every post I've made since....... Err...... Sorry, what was the question again?

Thanks KSF. Your @ at me resulted in an email, which reminded me to make my bet.

Grigorij Laguta £500 more [*hit of bust]

The statistics suggest that Torun can sometimes produce a fair circuit and at other times not. Seeing riders last night, running a bad last from gate 4 only to come out in their next outing and winning easily from gate 1 is bad. Not only was gate 1 a big advantage, overtaking was difficult in the extreme. Fortunately there were a few exceptions, but not many. The track was slick and required watering because it was dusty. The result was inevitable.