Bojangles Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 Lewis Kerr missing for Oxford after his crash at Sheffield last night. Rider replacement in place, with Jody Scott as the number 8. An Oxford win, but Kerr missing should make it relatively close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bojangles said: Lewis Kerr missing for Oxford after his crash at Sheffield last night. Rider replacement in place, with Jody Scott as the number 8. An Oxford win, but Kerr missing should make it relatively close? Broken collarbone for Kerr, but with everyone bar Masters able to cover his rides, Oxford shouldn't be knocked off top spot any time soon - maybe later?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted July 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Broken collarbone for Kerr, but with everyone bar Masters able to cover his rides, Oxford shouldn't be knocked off top spot any time soon - maybe later?! Kerr has been riding as well as Masters and Nicholls in recent weeks (especially at home). Nicholls is obviously a good replacement, but can't expect Jenkins, Atkins and Heeps etc. to match Kerr's scoring. Definitely makes Oxford weaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzum Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 It was versus Edinburgh in the cup that Kerr had his big crash. Jenkins and Heeps both won their IRR rides that night. I see they have moved RR to 2 and Atkins to 3. Hopefully don’t use Scott in heat 8 you would hope one of the others would  still be highly competitive in that heat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Anzum said: It was versus Edinburgh in the cup that Kerr had his big crash. Jenkins and Heeps both won their IRR rides that night. I see they have moved RR to 2 and Atkins to 3. Hopefully don’t use Scott in heat 8 you would hope one of the others would  still be highly competitive in that heat. I'm almost certain Nicholls will be in the heat 8 r/r spot, which as you point out is not wise, waste of using a top rider just to beat Edinburgh's 2+7, but we will see! Edited July 11, 2023 by szkocjasid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I'm almost certain Nicholls will be in the heat 8 r/r spot, which as you point out is not wise, waste of using a top rider just to beat Edinburgh's 2+7, but we will see! I always thought back in the days of T/S placing a "star man" in heat eight a waste (especially a double T/S) although on occasions it was the only option by studying the programme and later options. Looks to be another interesting meeting in prospect at Cowley? Edited July 12, 2023 by steve roberts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 50 minutes ago, steve roberts said: I always thought back in the days of T/S placing a "star man" in heat eight a waste (especially a double T/S) although on occasions it was the only option by studying the programme and later options. Looks to be another interesting meeting in prospect at Cowley? According to @Bojangles this meeting happened a month ago. So did Scott end up riding in H8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted July 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: According to @Bojangles this meeting happened a month ago. So did Scott end up riding in H8? Good grief, you’re right! How on Earth did I manage to do that? Clearly got a little overexcited at the prospect of Edinburgh’s visit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Will this match be streamed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 44 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Will this match be streamed? No Oxford don’t stream any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 44 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Will this match be streamed? Just stream Poole v Berwick or Birmingham v Glasgow lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eide67 Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Bandit59 said: Just stream Poole v Berwick or Birmingham v Glasgow lol A shame there's no streaming at Oxford, this will be one of the very few Monarchs' matches I won't see this season (the earlier cup match was on BSN). Edinburgh should do better with Picko back, who is usually excellent at Oxford. Much will depend on how Bastian takes to the track and if Lasse's recent form means he can improve on his 1 point score in April. Kye is also key, and he showed encouraging signs at Scunthorpe - he didn't score much but was unlucky in his first ride (leading when stopped) and battled from the back for his other points. Oxford riding very well at the moment and only slightly weakened with R/R for Lewi, so would be happy to get around 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Kerr missing just means we won’t get beat by as many. Would still like to think it will be fairly comfortable for the cheetahs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 13 hours ago, steve roberts said: I always thought back in the days of T/S placing a "star man" in heat eight a waste (especially a double T/S) although on occasions it was the only option by studying the programme and later options. Looks to be another interesting meeting in prospect at Cowley? If an away team is looking to avoid a drubbing, then it makes sense for "guaranteed" points, don't understand why riders like Nicholls or Laguta are used in heat 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Same issues as all season a third heat leader in Thomson who’s been nothing short of embarrassing all season and lucky to still have a spot imo and a number 1 who can’t win races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: If an away team is looking to avoid a drubbing, then it makes sense for "guaranteed" points, don't understand why riders like Nicholls or Laguta are used in heat 8? It was always great when a team declared a 'star rider' in heat 8 expecting to get "guaranteed" points only to get beaten much to the delight of usually the home crowd! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 And back to tonight another good meeting special mention for Jordan,Cameron and Henry also for Craig Cook great pass in heat 13. Good crowd great racing what’s not to like 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 I think it will be a little while before I see a better race than last nights Ht 13, no quarter given or asked for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Technik said: I think it will be a little while before I see a better race than last nights Ht 13, no quarter given or asked for. Pleases me to read that the Cowley track still encourages good racing...was always one of the better tracks in my opinion even though the present one is of a different shape and length. I've been sent some footage of action at Cowley and am looking forward in viewing same. Edited July 13, 2023 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Technik said: I think it will be a little while before I see a better race than last nights Ht 13, no quarter given or asked for. Seem to be getting these regularly this season at Oxford long may it continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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