Anzum Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 (edited) Oxford Masters Heeps Boughen Jenkins Nicholls Killeen Coles Glasgow Harris Smith Rowe Ivacic Flint Pearson Spencer Oxford with outside chance of finishing top and Glasgow needing a win or at least keeping it close to keep their play off hopes alive. Edit Glasgow hopes would still be alive regardless of result. Edited August 20 by Anzum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryxo Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 (edited) Watching on TV - just wanted to check stream hasn't started for anyone else. Made this mistake before watching a black screen 😆 Edit: started. Patience is a virtue 😆. Edited August 21 by Kerryxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Given that Schroeck seems to really push young riders, even to the extent of weakening the team, why haven't Oxford used one of their NDL riders at 7 tonight? I don't see Scott or Vale as any weaker than Coles at Cowley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Thought Glasgow had signed Anders Rowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInTheDHSS Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 2 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Thought Glasgow had signed Anders Rowe Only as a 28-day injury replacement for Worrall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 It's just a pleasure to watch our TM at work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 2 minutes ago, BackInTheDHSS said: Only as a 28-day injury replacement for Worrall. Apologies was confused . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Bit of a pasting with 12 no scoring rides from last places, falls etc. With the rain thats fallen, and whats predicted to fall, Friday will be a lottery if its actually on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 2 minutes ago, MD said: Bit of a pasting with 12 no scoring rides from last places, falls etc. With the rain thats fallen, and whats predicted to fall, Friday will be a lottery if its actually on. I really can’t see Friday being on. This week is a washout. Even if there’s less rain than expected, and with the improved drainage, the track must already be hideous for the track staff to work with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 If Killeen is unfit for Friday, Oxford should be looking to bring in the two riders at 6 & 7 that the Tigers booted out to accommodate Ivacic, namely Ace Pijper & Paul Starke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 1 minute ago, cyclone said: If Killeen is unfit for Friday, Oxford should be looking to bring in the two riders at 6 & 7 that the Tigers booted out to accommodate Ivacic, namely Ace Pijper & Paul Starke. Got concussion hasn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 37 minutes ago, cyclone said: If Killeen is unfit for Friday, Oxford should be looking to bring in the two riders at 6 & 7 that the Tigers booted out to accommodate Ivacic, namely Ace Pijper & Paul Starke. And that masterclass on the team restructuring went as poorly as the original team building. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilly Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 (edited) 2 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Given that Schroeck seems to really push young riders, even to the extent of weakening the team, why haven't Oxford used one of their NDL riders at 7 tonight? I don't see Scott or Vale as any weaker than Coles at Cowley! Firstly, best wishes to Killeen, that looked a nasty incident. Vale has shown promise this year but is not ready for this level at present. Scott has struggled badly lately when taking the number 7 jacket, (he has taken a few knocks) as has been shown by now using others to fill the gap. Coles always gives himself a chance with good starting and his paid 9 was fully deserved. Edited August 21 by Hilly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: Got concussion hasn't he? No! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 3 minutes ago, Debbi said: No! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 3 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Given that Schroeck seems to really push young riders, even to the extent of weakening the team, why haven't Oxford used one of their NDL riders at 7 tonight? I don't see Scott or Vale as any weaker than Coles at Cowley! How do you know that Peter didn’t ask them? There’a every chance they may have been working or even away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 6 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: He has not had a head injury/concussion (may have been initial thought). He is hoping to be at Kings Lynn tomorrow riding for the Spires. Depending on Dr’s advice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 It was nice to see that Connor Coles was given rider of the night after his fall in heat 2 he must have felt second hand. To do 7 rides and not to score in only one race was something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Debbi said: How do you know that Peter didn’t ask them? There’a every chance they may have been working or even away. Well I can't know that, unless it's publicised & Schroeck is hardly likely to say "our 3rd choice Connor Coles is guesting today" wouldn't do much for Connor's confidence. So all I can do is question whether they could've gone with one of their NDL squad? Edited August 21 by szkocjasid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 3 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Given that Schroeck seems to really push young riders, even to the extent of weakening the team, why haven't Oxford used one of their NDL riders at 7 tonight? I don't see Scott or Vale as any weaker than Coles at Cowley! 1 hour ago, Hilly said: Vale has shown promise this year but is not ready for this level at present. Scott has struggled badly lately when taking the number 7 jacket, (he has taken a few knocks) as has been shown by now using others to fill the gap. Coles always gives himself a chance with good starting and his paid 9 was fully deserved. I cannot disagree with any of your points, but I will say, they don't fit in with the Spires team changes. For example you say "Vale has shown promise this year but is not ready for this level at present" I would've said the exact same thing about Killeen racing for the Spires, he's shown promise, but not ready for the Premiership yet. When he signed it was during the Cheetahs lull in matches, so wasn't based on a sudden burst of good form (his average had even dropped) after he got signed, he's done even better than expected in both leagues. So using that logic, I think - why not try the same with Vale? If Schroeck is willing to risk the play-offs for the Spires (for youth development), should he not be also willing to risk top spot for the Cheetahs (for youth development) not that there would've been much panic racing Glasgow? Obviously there can be no complaints about Coles, he did a fine job. That was never my point (that Coles wasn't a good guest). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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