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Sounds like they would be better with 4 guests and R/R !!!

Until we kow which 3 riders qualify from the Challenge, it's hard to call but from the 2013 line up, the three I think would most likely miss out are Antonio Lindback, Andreas Jonsson and possibly Martin Vaculik. Oviously if one of the other 12 qualifies through the qualifiers, then there will be more places and Vaculik should get another year. Jepsen Jensen will be the most likely newcomer next season with anyone that stars in the U21's and WTC next in line, possibly Zmarzlik and Dudk. One thing I would like to see changed is the riders given the #19 - 23 race jackets are nominated and given toriders that can come in if required and do a job ..... unlike Dribble wtc 2014 will possibly be the final year for Gollob and Hancock

July 12th will do ...... whatever the date I hope people get hotel rooms at the correct price but unlikely as most know when it is already !! Will travel down on the day like normal and at least Tai has 13 months to get ready and his Cancer Research fund raiser which will prove he is still a bit of an Animal !!

I have been told in the date in confindence and cant say ....... Can I ? ok then ...... it's .......... 2014 !!

Well that's Cardiff over for another year and sadly this year saw Tai Woffinden crash out after just three rides and with it went 25 points for quite a few predictors. As there were no minus scores in Cardiff, the lwest score was just 16 points by Diddy who only predicted Iversen would reach the final. Best score of the round was 142 by Screm who now jumps up to second place with 4 top scorers correct and 2 finalists, including Emil who with other injuries must be odds on to be World Champion in 2013. Other good scores were ..... 133 Gray, 130 JamieE, 125 Pantherman, 121 MikeC, 117 wheelsinline, williamfj, 115 TNT, 112 Marky, Hilly, 105 refereerick and 100 iceman LEADERBOARD AFTER ROUND 5 Total - from 866 - 800 = Homer 762 - 620 = Screm 742 - 630 = Marky 737 - 620 = Williamfj 702 - 610 = Rico 687 - 570 = Wheelsinline 685 - 570 = TNT 662 - 570 = Pyscho3a 622 - 580 = Beercellar 621 - 500 = Mike C 613 - 480 = Gray 612 - 550 = Paleco 602 - 510 = Spook 597 - 560 = Bomber Hammer 577 - 540 = Full Throttle 576 - 560 = Diddy 565 - 460 = Referee Rick 540 - 410 = Jamie E 532 - 440 = mdmc82 497 - 460 = Mark246 467 - 430 = PTW 422 - 335 = Hunty * 412 - 350 = Waikekeaces 410 - 330 = Gavan 372 - 310 = Robbie B 355 - 230 = Pantherman 350 - 250 = Iceman 312 - 230 = dontforgetthefueltaps 312 - 215 = Dump the Clutch * 280 - 225 = Stilton Panther * 260 - 180 = CJ69 242 - 130 = Hilly * = missed a round Next Rounds predictions will be posted shortly - It's Gorzow and while Zmarzlik is the likely WC, we will have to see if Woffinden and Ward are riding

Tai will be covered by guests as long as Ty Proctor is out which will be a few weeks yet. Woffinden = Guest Proctor = R/R

The reason the mechanics had to lift his bike was because the forks were damaged and pushed into the frame. He smply caught a rut and fell Heat 14 Crash. A rider i excluded for being the primary cause of the stoppage FACT So did Freddie cause the stoppage by hitting Tai ? ...... NO Tai was clipped but very minimal and Tai changed his line slightly. Did Tai catch Vaculik's front wheel with his dirt deflector ? ..... For me the reason the race was stopped was because there was a crash and in my opinion Freddie was not the cause of the crash more like Tai moving slightly offline and with Vaculik on his outside, Tai ouldn't stop the momentum of running into Nicki who was putting it on a slight locker If someone had to be excluded, in my opinion it should have been Tai butas it's on the first lap and they are still vying for places, maybe an option of all four back should be applied. Q - At what point in the track can a referee call all four back ? ..... Is it once they exit turn two ? ..... Is it after turn one ? ...... maybe turn three should be allowed as an option.

Proctor is out for a couple of weeks, that's why its a guest for Tai and r/r will be used for Ty. Should Tai be out for some time, Darcy Ward would be a great temporary replacement but that would mean there would have to be two changes to fit him in which seems unlikely unless both can be temporary signings with the original riders allowed back when fit at the same time. Eastbourne away could be someone like Scott Nicholls guesting with many top guys riding in the Best Pairs. Maybe PK could stick arond after riding at Lakeside on Friday before heading off to Poland for Sunday ?. Other option could be r/r for Tai and Lewis Bridger in for Proctor ?

CARDIFF RESULTS ! GROUP 1 = Emil Sayfutdinov (25), Tai Woffinden (25), Nicki Pedersen (25) GROUP 2 = Chris Holder (25), Tomasz Gollob (25), Jarek Hampel (25) GROUP 3 = Greg Hancock (25), Matej Zagar (25), Niels K Iversen (25) GROUP 4 = Antonio Lindback (30), Andreas Jonsson (30), Fredrik Lindgren (30) GROUP 5 = Krzysztof Kasprzak (25), Martin Vaculik (50), Chris Harris (50), Ales Dryml (100) THE FINAL 12 Emil Sayfutdinov 16 Niels K Iversen 20 Krzysztof Kasprzak 25 Fredrik Lindgren League tables will be done shortly with wheelsinline to be corrected I scored 117 so hopefuly climbed the ladder a bit more !

EASTBOURNE V WOLVES - Saturday 8th June With Wolves needing a guest for Tai Woffinden, they may struggle as it's the same day as the European Best Pairs meeting where Iversen and Holder could be riding. Would these be enough to suggest the match is trdcheduled

Pedersen not riding and Iversen or Holder may be guesting for Wolves at Eastboure ? Darcy Ward could be set for a comeback in this one for Australia, possibly with Holder (if available) or/and Davey Watt.

Both are highly unlikely to want to ride here on a short term cover for Tai as Emil has Swedish, Polish and Russian meetings already booked alongside the GP's while AJ who could possibly do with the meetings to get back some sort of form although he took a knock at Cardiff practice. Emil still carries an 8.00 average but AJ is too high any way on 9.66 and although Nicki Pedersen 8.64 (injured), Greg Hancock 8.66 is unlikey and Antonio Lindback 7.94 is not only unlikely but also looking slower than Ales Dribble !! ..... Dary Ward would have been a good call if Tai was out for sometime

Tai has broken his clavicle bone (shoulder) at Cardiff last night which will no doubt mean a lengthy lay off from racing. At the time of the accident, Tai had jumped to #1 in the standings and with 7 points from 3 rides was looking good for a semi final place and possibly increase that lead over Emil. Why has Tai suddenl jumped up to be the sports #1 in form rider and a National Hero ? Answer is not just on the track but off it in my opinion. Tai has always shown he has great potential, but he had this sort of "cocky" attitude and was looked upon as a bit like a British Darcy Ward. He did things his way, like it or not and had people around him that he felt were good to have around and help him progress. Tai has comeback in 2013 as a real different person both on te track and off. He now has a great team of mechanics, Pete Adams does a great job keeping him heading in a straight line and his family are close at hand. His CANCER RESEARCH bike ride has been brilliant and at last count it was over £25,000 which is a brilliant figure and will hopefully get even bigger in the next few weeks. He has his feet firmly on the ground now, his diet controlled, his fitness improved and in a whole Tai has in my opinion become a true proffesional and a great gentleman, not just a typical 22 year old. My thoughts and opinion on Tai over the last few months has changed so much and now I cant speak highy enough of him. Watching his short film of his bike ride while he took a lap of honour was truly moving and the reception he now gets is that of a National Hero after being looked at by many as the Aussie kid pretending to be a Brit with atitude. At Cardiff, while other riders got on with the day in their own way,Tai put on a brilliant buffet for sponsors, family and friends which wasn't just a few sarnies on a tray. He organised a catering firm to do a full buffet with orange juice and bottled water and all day took time out to chat to people, have pictures taken, sign autographs and generally make sure everyone was looked after. Tai, you have not only become a great rider, but a real hero and I along with a whole new set of Woffy Woffy Woffy fans wish you a speedy recovery and hope you are backon track as soon as possible. HOWEVER; Next years planned event to raise money for CANCER RESEARCH proves you still have a Mad side to you GOOD LUCK

Well just about to set of for Cardiff .... will have to see if its T Shirt .... Wolves Shirt .... or Memphis 12 hoody weather when I get there. ..... If you know who I am or see the Memphis 12 hoody on a big fat midlander ..... Say hello #woffywoffywoffy Greg Hancock 20/1, Matej Zagar 16/1 and Nicki Pedesen 12/1 look great E/W bets but E/W on Emil at 5/1 looks like money guaranteed back

Have always found getting tickets on the day easiest. When the dte for next years GP is announced, most of the best seats are snapped up straight away. Have always had great tickets when in any section, only section never been in is the N section which is the one tier piece I think on the 2nd turn. Have a different position this year which could top any previous year but any seat is good at Cardiff. .... Can't Wait !!!

I will be getting a bite to eat in the stadium

These figures are from the Ladbrokes website EW = 1/4 odds (Top 3) 3 ... Tai Woffinden ........ Reach the Final ... 4/7 5 ... Emil Sayfutdinov ................................... 5/6 5 ... Chris Holder .......................................... 5/6 9 ... Tomasz Gollob ..................................... 13/8 10 .. Jarek Hampel ....................................... 7/4 12 .. Niels K Iversen ................................... 11/5 12 .. Nicki Pedersen ................................... 11/5 16 .. Andreas Jonsson .............................. 11/4 16 .. Matej Zagar ........................................ 11/4 16 .. Fredrik Lindgren ............................... 11/4 20 .. Greg Hancock ..................................... 7/2 33 .. Krzysztof Kasprzak ............................. 5/1 40 .. Chris Harris ........................................ 10/1 66 .. Antonio Lindback ............................... 10/1 125 .. Martin Vaculik .................................. 20/1 200 .. Ales Dryml ......................................... 33/1 At 4/9 Gollob not to make the final and Holder at 5/6 Evens for Hancock to reach the Semi's .... KK 13/8 and Lindback/Harris at 3/1 HEAD 2 HEAD 5/6 Woffinden v Sayfutdinov +1.5 8/11 Holder v Ev Iversen +1.5 5/6 Gollob v Hampel +0.5 5/6 Pedersen v Zagar +0.5 5/6 Jonsson v Lindgren +0.5 5/6 Hancock v Kasprzak +0.5 5/6 Lindback v Harris +0.5 5/6 Vaculik v Dryml +1.5 Head 2 Head ..... Hampel, Vaculik, Lindgren, Sayfutdinov ..... PLUS Hancock and KK to reach the semi's = 58/1 + Lindback bt Bomber = 107/1 FINAL FOUR .... Tai, Emil, Holder and Gollob = 13/1

Don't forget that ALL posts or edits are done BEFORE the TV start time which 16.30 hours (4.30pm) See you all in Cardiff and will try and do the scores the next day

Anyone that has a spare ticket or two should hang round the box office shop near the Prince of Wales as there is always ginto b people looking to buy tickets and you should expect no more than 75% of the face value Won't be selling my ticket for love or money

I hae a hobby too Fancy a game of pool at Cardiff to help TAI WOFFINDEN'S CANCER RESEARCH BIKE RIDE ? Donations can be made through Woffinden's Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/taiwoffinden01008 You can also donate by text by texting WOFF50 (amount) to 70070.

#woffywoffywoffy ...... numerous tweets to be sent up to Cardiff .... but please remember to TEXT his charity bike ride for Cancer Research starting tomorrow. Can't think of many sportsmen that have done this sort of charity event DURING the season and before a major event in their calendar. Tai deserves the backing and CANCER RESEARCH is something that effects everyone at one time or another. Donations can be made through Woffinden's Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/taiwoffinden01008 You can also donate by text by texting WOFF50 (amount) to 70070.

I take it there will be a number of stalls set up in the pub/ugby club near to the stadium yet again selling old memrobillia. This year I will be bringing with me my 1928 Autograph book featuring Billy Lamont, Sprouts Elder, Vic Huxley and many many more. Should anyone be interested in buying this piece of Speedway history, please inbox me before Friday night otherwise I will be looking at selling it on the day for the right price. Really looking forward to Cardiff 2013 and support Tai Woffinden after his CANCER RESEARCH Charity Bike ride from Wolverhampton.

After a 15 point maximum in Poland (beating Emil three times), when you look at the form he is in at present is simply brilliant These are the results from his last 6 meetings .... 31 wins 2 paid wins from 39 starts !! 3 3 3 3 3 - 3 3 2 2*3 - 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 - 2 3 3 3 3 - 3 3 3 3 3 3 - 2 3 1*3 3 3 - 3 3 1 2*3 = 39 rides ~ 106+3 = 11.18 Riders that have been him .... Doyle x2, Pz Pawlicki, Emil, Hancock, Iversen, and Okoniewski Really looking forward to Cardiff this year

The averages shownare from that riders last 6 meetings in ANY competition. So some may include GP's and some may include challenge meetings of no real importance and are only as a guide to recent form. If I had to say who was the best rider in the sport today, I would probably say Emil but on recent form, Tai is simply awesome and today scored a 15 maximum in the Polish League and beat Emil three times !! Anorak ? Boring ? NO I can just simply look at results and use a calculator

Without doubt Tai Woffinden is miles ahead of any other rider in the world at present with 28 race wins from his last 34 races and even taking away Emil Sayfutdinov's one bad meeting, The Russian Rocket still doesnt reach a 10 point average from his last six meetings. LAST SIX MATCHES Tai Woffinden 34 rides 91 points 3 BP = 11.06 Davey Watt 28 rides 64 points 5 BP = 9.86 Niels K Iversen 32 rides 71 points 1 BP = 9.00 Martin Smolinski 34 rides 70 points 5 BP = 8.82 Matej Zagar 31 rides 63 points 2 BP = 8.39 Jason Doyle 32 rides 63 points 4 BP = 8.37 Chris Holder 31 rides 63 points 1 BP = 8.26 Peter Karlsson 29 rides 55 points 4 BP = 8.14 Fredrik Lindgren 33 rides 60 points 6 BP = 8.00 Hans Andersen 27 rides 41 points 8 BP = 7.26 OTHER GP RIDERS .... Emil Sayfutdinov 33 rides 72 points 4 BP = 9.21 Jarek Hampel 35 rides 74 points 1 BP = 8.57 Andreas Jonsson 30 rides 61 points 3 BP = 8.53 Krzysztof Kasprzak 33 rides 62 points 7 BP = 8.36 Nicki Pedersen 36 rides 72 points 2 BP = 8.22 Tomasz Gollob 33 rides 61 points 3 BP = 7.75 Greg Hancock 30 rides 53 points 2 BP = 7.33 OTHER RIDERS .... Grigory Laguta 29 rides 64 points 4 BP = 9.38 Peter Kildemand 32 rides 70 points 4 BP = 9.25 Troy Batchelor 30 rides 58 points 6 BP = 8.53 Patryk Dudek 30 rides 57 points 6 BP = 8.40 Michael Jepsen Jensen 32 rides 63 points 4 BP = 8.37 Piotr Pawlicki 28 rides 56 points 2 BP = 8.29 Prez Pawlicki 30 rides 58 points 3 BP = 8.13 Chris Harris 29 rides 49 points 3 BP = 7.17