I don't think that at all. He was never a rider to mix it in the GP's either, relied a lot on gating/speed - some might say 'gating tart'. He was trying in his first two races and then again at the start of his third but when they got close, he backed off.
Exactly, British speedway requires skillful riders, not just throttle jockeys. However it was his first time at foxhall I think but nevertheless, when riders got close to him in his last ride he wimped out of battling with them.
Don't forget he hasn't been contracted to ride in the Premiership this year either (other than a few guest appearances). Shame though as he's having a great season.