Bailey: I’m aiming for better!
Redcar’s number 2, Connor Bailey is aiming to improve his performances for the Bears as his in-form side travel to Sandy Lane to take in Oxford in the club’s opening Cab Direct Championship fixture of 2023 with tapes up at 7:30pm in Oxfordshire.
The Tornado said, “ I’ve had a couple of good, strong finishes to meetings but I do need to start better. I also need to improve my gating. Subsequently, I have actually gone down to Oxford a day early to have a look at my engines and make some changes. I’m pretty confident in the changes I have made and hopefully they will help me with my gating.”
The youngster, who won his 2nd race in Bears colours against Berwick is impressed with the form of the Bears so far, “ We have been in good form as a team and we have had some good results so let’s keep it going!”
The British starlet is also looking forward to his second visit to Sandy Lane, “ I like the style of the Oxford track, I’m looking forward to going back there.”
Bailey is of the belief that Oxford will provide a stern test for Redcar, “ Their riders are quite strong and you can’t count anyone out on their home track. I think they are going to try and hit us hard and early with their heat leaders and then get their reserves working hard so we have to try and limit them to the best of our ability.”
Bailey also commented on Redcar’s choice of guest, with Tom Brennan in at number 1, someone Bailey knows well from his time at Glasgow, “ I rode with Tom all of last season and we know how we ride on track. I am programmed to be out 3 times with Tom (Brennan) tomorrow so I am hoping we complement each other well on track.”
Redcar have drafted in the aforementioned Speedway Of Nations (SoN) star and Glasgow skipper Tom Brennan to guest in place of the unwell Erik Riss whilst Danny King will be looking to continue his fine form after scoring paid 38 points across his last 3 meetings in British Speedway.
The hosts are also forced into a change with former Bear Lewis Kerr sidelined with concussion with the Cheetahs bringing in Berwick’s Leon Flint to guest. The remaining 6 Cheetahs are as per the Sandy Lane side’s declaration with Jordan Jenkins set to line up against his former side.
Oxford Cheetahs
1. Sam Masters 10.58
2. Cameron Heeps 4.33
3. Leon Flint (G) 7.72
4. Jordan Jenkins 4.72
5. Scott Nicholls (C) 8.24
6. Henry Atkins 2.00
7. Luke Killeen 2.00
™: Peter Schroeck
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1. Tom Brennan 8.24 (G)
2. Connor Bailey 4.32
3. Charles Wright 7.40 ©
4. Danyon Hume 5.68
5. Danny King 8.05
6. Jason Edwards 3.80
7. Jake Mulford 2.00
