Halifaxtiger Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Its not often I start a thread - particularly after race day - but this match deserves one. I suspect I am not alone in thinking that this would be one sided but it was, in fact, anything but and I think the final score slightly flatters the Colts. It was, in fact, a splendid meeting. Nip and tuck most of the way and with some excellent racing thrown in, the highlight was perhaps a superb maximum from Jordan Palin. Aged just 15, he never really looked like being beaten and how vital his contribution was is shown by the fact that Plymouth's top 5 outscored the Belle Vue's top 5. A word, too, for Ben Rathbone, who also put in an excellent performance and jumped up from what looked like a horrible crash in heat 14. Big credit to the Gladiators. I thought they'd get humped but they really attacked the track, particularly Richard Andrews. His last bend drive to split Leon Flint & Kyle Bickley in heat 15 would have graced any Aces meeting. At just £10 - cheapest speedway in Britain - this was excellent value and a major advert for in NL speedway. If any Aces (or other) fans haven't tried the Colts, give them a go. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 If i lived in the frozen north I'd be there every meeting, instead i had to content myself with a humdinger of a match at the East of England Showground. The sacrifices i make! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted May 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, cityrebel said: If i lived in the frozen north I'd be there every meeting, instead i had to content myself with a humdinger of a match at the East of England Showground. The sacrifices i make! Peteborough can be a fantastic track at its best - one of the few to match the NSS. If I lived in the tropical south I'd go there a lot Last night will hopefully set us up for what has the makings of a screamer on Monday against Wolverhampton. Edited May 24, 2019 by Halifaxtiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 I also thought Plymouth would be taken to the cleaners but fair play to them they attacked the track from the start and kept it close throughout. Jordan Palin looks a natural on the bike with a great style and good speed another excellent young prospect coming through, Ben Wilson was very quick and I was impressed with Richard Andrews who also had good speed and never gave up culminating in a great race in heat 15, for me Plymouth deserved a point for their efforts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) A fantastic performance from Jordan who looks to have a fantastic future in the sport. Ben Rathbone is showing promise with two good home performances and I am sure there will be improvement during the season I thought Ben Wilson looked like going through the card until Kyle lowered his flag in heat 13. A most enjoyable meeting.... Edited May 24, 2019 by Gunner85 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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