Guest Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 I still think Mildy are capable of pulling it back & wouldn't begrudge them if they did. Some won't believe it - but there was some cracking racing tonight. Thursday should be a belter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Hawk127 said: It probably has a simple answer but why are Mildenhall not racing the final on Sunday or failing that Friday or Saturday. Thursday seems an odd day and will deprive them of some extra footfall that may have been willing to turn out when no work the following day. Whatever happens Mildenhall have had a cracking season and the trophy really does belong to them and not decided in a lottery meeting. The stadium is being used on the weekend for a music festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Some interesting comments on Speedway updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 1 hour ago, woofers said: Some interesting comments on Speedway updates. Looks like the excitement got to the texter, that fantastic double pass in heat 13 was not on lap 3 but bend 3 on lap one. Amazing times from Georgie Wood, I never imagined that anyone would get near Adam Ellis' NL Track Record ( He missed it by1/ 10th of a second) but this last few meetings have shown what great condition the track is in. Extra shale which gives an outside line as good as the inside has meant some superb passing for anyone prepared to ride the fence and made for some great racing. I remember too well the slick track of the Elite League and coming away recalling that there was only one pass in any position all evening . Former fans who will not watch NL don't know what they are missing. I still think Mildenhall will emerge victorious because I am convinced that they will get Max Clegg in for Danny Ayres. Clegg had a bad early season and dropped nearly 2 points from his average but is now back at his best . The Eastbourne 'tail' is poor at West Row and will probably be without Spiller as it is midweek so they will be totally dependent on the three heat leaders. I have no doubt they will try hard but they will have to overcome the tendency to start slowly. In the first four races last night the tigers were racing out of the gate with some ease except against Mark Baseby who gated well. If the same thing happens on Thursday the game will be up to all intent and purpose by Heat 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, Hunters said: Looks like the excitement got to the texter, that fantastic double pass in heat 13 was not on lap 3 but bend 3 on lap one. Texter Steven always gives a good and usually accurate account of the racing and goings on at Arlington. The other messages regarding rider availability are worth a read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 How about the bizarre refereeing decisions the last 2 home meetings? 1 gets awarded after 1st bend of the 2nd lap when it should've been re-run & another gets re-run after 3rd bend of 3rd lap, leaving just 2 home riders when it should've been awarded. (Most of the crowd thought that one in particular was a complete farce). Thankfully there was a high standard of racing & overtakes last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Still think the one last week was entering the 1st bend of the 3rd lap and was therefore correct. Dugard fell on the 3rd bend of the 2nd lap (as reported on updates and the Eagles website) and therefore under the rules the race can't be awarded. Agree, that seems a bit daft and farcical but how many fans were thinking, "don't do anything daft", "hope there's not an engine failure" as Baseby and Spiller rode round. If it had been awarded, Mildenhall would have been within their rights to protest. On reflection, all Dugard needed to do was stay on and guarantee a point - he didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Dugard fell on lap 2 but the race had entered lap 3 by the time the reds had come on. I had worked out who the ref was without looking after about 4 heats, as Mr Allen always insists on the announcer announcing how long is left of the 2 mins even when everyone is sat at the tapes gardening. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 (edited) i see a few others on here thinking the eagles are still up against it , i was beginning to feel a bit on my own . 19 seems a big lead everywhere but west row , i was hoping for 25. i wondered with danny just failing a fitness test would the 3 extra days make a difference to him being back , same with sam who still wasn't 100% right . won't be there so just wish both sides the best of luck , no more injuries , and if the eagles win i'll be doing a little dance but i will feel for the fen tigers . if they do claw it back it will just add to the story and i will doff my cap to the best side i think i've ever seen in the 3rd tier . Edited October 22, 2018 by gee jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Nathan stoneman is the guest thursday night for danny ayres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 14 hours ago, ruckerroo said: Nathan stoneman is the guest thursday night for danny ayres Almost relieved He will be a threat but not as much as Max Clegg would have been. Might have missed an opportunity here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 17 hours ago, gee jay said: i see a few others on here thinking the eagles are still up against it , i was beginning to feel a bit on my own . 19 seems a big lead everywhere but west row , i was hoping for 25. i wondered with danny just failing a fitness test would the 3 extra days make a difference to him being back , same with sam who still wasn't 100% right . won't be there so just wish both sides the best of luck , no more injuries , and if the eagles win i'll be doing a little dance but i will feel for the fen tigers . if they do claw it back it will just add to the story and i will doff my cap to the best side i think i've ever seen in the 3rd tier . Dam right we are. I want ed a 25-30 point lead to go up to MH with any confidence. Seeing as we seem to struggle with their track, as others do, I think it is still finely poised and could go either way. They have a top 3 that could match our top 3 and reserves that could outscore our reserves heavily. I think it will be an individual performance by a rider from either team that will make the difference.....like Charlie Brooks did at Arlo last week....maybe its Charlie Powels turn?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 powell took a right hiding at Mildenhall a fortnight ago and hasn't been the same rider since, I think it will go down to the wire, first 4 heats are abs vital for eastbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, ruckerroo said: powell took a right hiding at Mildenhall a fortnight ago and hasn't been the same rider since, I think it will go down to the wire, first 4 heats are abs vital for eastbourne Overall the last three clashes with the Tigers have seen a terrible performance at the gate for the Eagles over the first 4 heats so that may be what determines things on Thursday. As for Charlie Powell, he is unlikely to score at all, seems to be going backwards week by week. No real progress over the last 3 seasons and likely to have difficulty getting a ride in any team next year. Back in a reserve spot and still dropping his average Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Hunters said: Overall the last three clashes with the Tigers have seen a terrible performance at the gate for the Eagles over the first 4 heats so that may be what determines things on Thursday. As for Charlie Powell, he is unlikely to score at all, seems to be going backwards week by week. No real progress over the last 3 seasons and likely to have difficulty getting a ride in any team next year. Back in a reserve spot and still dropping his average Baseby and Powell will be back at Eastie next year I expect disregarding form or the prospect of an average rise. Been the case over the last 2/3 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Hunters said: Overall the last three clashes with the Tigers have seen a terrible performance at the gate for the Eagles over the first 4 heats so that may be what determines things on Thursday. As for Charlie Powell, he is unlikely to score at all, seems to be going backwards week by week. No real progress over the last 3 seasons and likely to have difficulty getting a ride in any team next year. Back in a reserve spot and still dropping his average can't disagree with you that he hasn't pushed on this year , but no real progress since he first rode is very harsh. as for the last few meetings i think he's injured his back possibly at mildenhall and fell in each of the next 2 meetings which couldn't have helped . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 14 hours ago, gazzac said: Baseby and Powell will be back at Eastie next year I expect disregarding form or the prospect of an average rise. Been the case over the last 2/3 seasons. I understand where you are coming from, they have always tried to be loyal to their riders even in Elite days but it will not be possible to keep all three heat leaders for over 26 points leaving 13 to 16 for the last four riders, that would be suicide. There is no way they would release Wood or Brennan who have spent the whole of their NL careers wearing the eagle and are two of the most rapidly developing riders in the league, So Baseby must be the obvious choice. I would also imagine they will want to keep Edwards as the third heat leader and Charlie Brooks has got to be a certainty the way he is improving at his average. I would think the team will look like this: 1 Wood 9.30 2 Brooks 4.53 3 Edwards 6.70 4 ????? 5 Brennan 8.20 6 Ablitt 3.00 7 ????? 3.00 Total 34.73 Leaving between 4 and 7 points for a No 4 depending on the agreed limit. These averages will change marginally after the last three fixtures have been completed but not much. I just cannot see how Baseby or Powell can fit in. 'My' team would certainly be contenders for a 5th KO Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 45 minutes ago, Hunters said: I understand where you are coming from, they have always tried to be loyal to their riders even in Elite days but it will not be possible to keep all three heat leaders for over 26 points leaving 13 to 16 for the last four riders, that would be suicide. There is no way they would release Wood or Brennan who have spent the whole of their NL careers wearing the eagle and are two of the most rapidly developing riders in the league, So Baseby must be the obvious choice. I would also imagine they will want to keep Edwards as the third heat leader and Charlie Brooks has got to be a certainty the way he is improving at his average. I would think the team will look like this: 1 Wood 9.30 2 Brooks 4.53 3 Edwards 6.70 4 ????? 5 Brennan 8.20 6 Ablitt 3.00 7 ????? 3.00 Total 34.73 Leaving between 4 and 7 points for a No 4 depending on the agreed limit. These averages will change marginally after the last three fixtures have been completed but not much. I just cannot see how Baseby or Powell can fit in. 'My' team would certainly be contenders for a 5th KO Cup. Difficult to call without a known points limit but i can see Baseby & Powell being back as they are part of the in crowd at Eastbourne. I think Wood will be the one moving on plus his desire to ride at higher levels may also be compromised running with the Eagles who are anti doubling up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 2 x Spillers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I'm hoping Eastbourne move up a league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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