This is the BSPA we are talking about and they don't necessarily follow logic. If the rule just applies to SGP riders then it will be another example of self-interest by some promoters to ensure that they get someone (or more) in their team who is on a false low average
I dont believe he (or anyone else) hates Poole. What he has issues with are the Poole mafia and he just cant let things go. They do their best to wind him up and then call for him to be banned when he inevitably bites. They know what they are doing