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Absolutely. It was meant as an observation not a criticism.

Just when you think that it's been sorted, seems graphics man has been on the Carlsberg again.

And Torun the big losers after that result. The dream-team didn't quite work out as planned it seems. And the club now looks like changing hands in the winter.

I agree but Andreas wasn't pleased with Piotr trying to help his partner by slowing up whilst on the outside line. A few words exchanged on track and in the pits before they had a hug. Aaahhhh!

Irrespective of the winner we have really seen 3 hours of gate-and-go for the most part, haven't we? A couple of decent passes come to mind, but not much else in truth.

Sportowefakty.pl are carrying a report that implicates a member of the Polish team in a doping allegation. Quote (Google translation): Further our source, which contacted on Friday, confirmed that one of the Polish players were caught doping. What is, however, the most important voice in the matter in an interview with sport.tvp.pl took Michael Rynkowski from the Commission Against Doping in Sport. - At this stage we are not able to provide information about the personal data of the player. We can only confirm that such a case has occurred. This is the finding of stimulant inbodyspeedway rider. At the moment we are at the stage of determining the period of analysis of the B. After this result we can decide whether we are dealing with the use of doping or not - said Michał Rynkowski in a conversation with sport.tvp.pl. - On the one hand you can count the cases that confirm the result of sample A. It is most likely that we will have to deal with anti-doping rule violation - added Rynkowski. According to our information, the test for the presence of prohibited substances was performed in said one player from league, which took place this year in Gorzow Wielkopolski . site link: http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel/458930/w-zuzlu-szykuje-sie-kolejny-wielki-skandal-zuzlowiec-kadry-przylapany-na-dopingu

I noticed that the Danish bookie was offering 11.00 on Ulrich in that last one. Way the outsider, despite gate 1 providing 4 winners from 6 until then. Wish I had a few kroner to bet with this lot! EDIT: The way it's going looks like heat 13 could go a way to deciding who leads at the end of this. Anyone know if there are any more rounds to come or is the champion the aggregate highest scorer over the two?

Heat by heat at: http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel/wydarzenie/27822

The limitations of this format (5 rider teams,incl.one reserve) really show up when you lose a rider. They really need the equivalent of a 'number 8', but I guess he would rarely be used. Home side keep on fighting though.

Last in first ride. That was his second.

Lewis Blackbird

Seems to be an injury to his shin area doesn't it? Took a hell of a bash from the falling rider's foot-rest I think.

Say what you like about the Danes............................but they don't rush do they?

I thought that must be it, but Ward moved at the gate in heat 5 before it was brought back but just a re-run was given. (referee's discretion I guess).

Can someone remind me how the 'yellow card' system works in Poland? I noticed that Darcy Ward got shown one after the heat one helmet-gate incident.

Light showers in Manchester area this afternoon, and forecast to be intermittent until around 7pm. Dry after that so should be OK. (?) BV stadium run greyhounds on Wednesday afternoon, hence 8pm start as tractor can't get on track until that finishes.

How can a professional outfit prepare a gate position that produces only 6 points over 13 heats? Even these top riders couldn't cope with it. It's not as if it's on the racing line, which is the usual excuse when this happens. Poor.

Yep, second error tonight from our old friend................

Just stated raining again. Spectators running for cover! Track staff are marking out the track, though.

He came off on second bend (second lap I think). On his own, lost control and went over handlebars. I watched with Danish commentary so can't be sure of injuries but think it may be his wrist. Went off in ambulance. Holder taken off in ambulance after similar incident in earlier heat.

Not what we like to see is it? Think I'll leave it at that and go over to the guest-fest at Lakeside on bet365. Night all.

Landed much like Holder. Home team could be running out of riders at this rate.

Bike seemed to lose power, he lost control and hit Bjarne's back wheel. EDIT: Off topic whilst we have break...................EL meeting at Lakeside going ahead tonight with 4 guests in the line-ups and R/R. Perhaps we should go to 5 rider teams too!

Another lonnnnnngg night in Denmark.................... Well there are only five of them!

I see Charlie has invested in new kevlars.......................he must have decided to continue the comeback.