mikec Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Really looking forward to this one, as the Colts take on the Fen Tigers. Connor Mountain was excellent around the BV track this time last season, as was Jon Armstrong. It'll be interesting to see how Jordan Jenkins goes against Kyle Bickley, I was really impressed with Jenkins at the British Youth Championship round here last year, certainly compared very well with Kyle & Tom Brennan. Weather is fine, track conditions should be good, all set for a cracking meeting. Teams: Belle Vue ‘Cool Running’ Colts: Dan Bewley, Andy Mellish, Rob Shuttleworth, Jack Smith, Lee Payne ©, Kyle Bickley, Luke Woodhull; Ben Woodhull (No.8) Team Managers: Steve Williams & Graham Goodwin Mildenhall ‘Manchetts’ Fen Tigers Connor Mountain, Luke Ruddick, Daniel Halsey, Danno Verge, Jon Armstrong ©, Sam Woods, Jordan Jenkins Team Manager: Robert Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 The long awaited appearance of the League favourites. Could also be their hardest home match of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted April 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 The long awaited appearance of the League favourites. Could also be their hardest home match of the season. Totally agree Hunters, expecting a strong showing from the Fen Tigers tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Belle vue by 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Rob Shuttleworth will have a busy time tonight, as the SGB twitter account has him riding for both Belle Vue at home and also guesting for the Isle of Wight at Plymouth! How long to drive between those two venues for the next race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 I thought the fen tigers would have given us a test tonight but they were totally taken to the cleaners. Dan Lee Jack and Kyle were superb Rob rode well and Andy chipped in well. Young Woodhull also looked assured. Not even a heat winner for the tigers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_t Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Belle vue by 12After heat six 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Good start from Kyle Bickley. Luke Woodhull had a good first ride followed by 100% effort afterwards. 3 maximums fron the main team was most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Still shows you cant be sure who is gonna win the league this season, next 7days may give some sort of idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Reality check for the fens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwichkev Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Not really, very strong BV home side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Reality check for the fens I think it was but more for the rest of the league than just Mildenhall. Quite simply, no-one predicted that score and it shows just how strong Belle Vue are at home on a track where horse power is very important. Bewley and Smith never really looked like being beaten and Payne was only slightly troubled. Bickley was impressive and Woodhull showed promise. Credit to the Fen Tigers, though, because despite getting battered they never gave up - Mountain especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Think that might be the first of many big home wins for the Colts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 I predicted a close meeting but my god I was wrong. Brilliant performance by all accounts. I thought mildenhall would be our biggest tests and maybe when we go to eastbourne. But I reckon we can win all meetings. It's deffo the best team assembled in league. My only concern is the fixture classes with belle vue. There's a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 I predicted a close meeting but my god I was wrong. Brilliant performance by all accounts. I thought mildenhall would be our biggest tests and maybe when we go to eastbourne. But I reckon we can win all meetings. It's deffo the best team assembled in league. My only concern is the fixture classes with belle vue. There's a few [/quote We have all been saying this even before they were announced, The question is will the fans get tired of processions match after match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 I think it was but more for the rest of the league than just Mildenhall. Quite simply, no-one predicted that score and it shows just how strong Belle Vue are at home on a track where horse power is very important. Bewley and Smith never really looked like being beaten and Payne was only slightly troubled. Bickley was impressive and Woodhull showed promise. Credit to the Fen Tigers, though, because despite getting battered they never gave up - Mountain especially. Halifax, Smith has done well this year for the Colts and for the Aces but is struggling in the Championship wonder if Glasgow as a track does not suit? .The same with JBP found points hard to come by in the Championship both are good prospects and will come good no worries on that score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldace Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Yes, was a surprising scoreline and was particularly surprised that Armstrong didn't show apart from his battle with Shuttleworth. Hope that this is not the norm as the racing last year was consistently entertaining. Maybe Mildenhall were just not prepared. They certainly weren't gating and Halsey had bike problems. Payne was really fast so hopefully he'll do ok with Berwick tonight. I also think that Bewley is just too good for this league a nd maybe should just do Premier and Championship. Anyway, although not a lot of excitement an enjoyable night with a decent crowd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yUhmyAUBsFk&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Halifax, Smith has done well this year for the Colts and for the Aces but is struggling in the Championship wonder if Glasgow as a track does not suit? .The same with JBP found points hard to come by in the Championship both are good prospects and will come good no worries on that score. The thing with Belle Vue is that although it is a superb racing track it is about having a lot of power. Glasgow is much smaller, much narrower and therefore more technical. In the end, I suspect riding there will do Smith a world of good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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