Trigger: Let’s grab the bonus point!
Middlesbrough Tigers number 5, Ben Trigger has set his side the target of securing their first aggregate bonus point of the season at the second attempt tomorrow afternoon (tapes up at 1pm) at the ECCO Arena. The “Heat Floors” Tigers host the joint Sheffield/Scunthorpe side with the Tigers looking to overturn the 6 point deficit from their early season defeat at Owlerton.
Trigger, who hit his best ever score at second tier level a fortnight ago, is confident of Middlesbrough’s chances, “ It’s always the goal to get the bonus point. We had a good first home meeting against Belle Vue a few weeks ago which bodes well for tomorrow’s match.”
The WSRA National League heat leader is happy with his form across both leagues, “ Me and Jake (Mulford) are hitting some good form. I’m aiming to hit some maximums at this level and then carry that form into my Cab Direct Championship meetings.”
The excitable Plymouth based youngster has also been impressed with the form of Middlesbrough’s Kai Ward and Will Hocaniuk, “ I’ve been around Kai for a couple of years now when he has had guest bookings and he is the type of rider who seems to pull it out of the back when he needs too which is a great attribute to have. I have also been impressed with Will’s first year at this level after some time away from the sport, he’s gaining confidence and improving all of the time.”
The Tigers go into Saturday’s meeting aiming to pick up all 3 league points on offer. To do so, the hosts will have to win by 7 points or more for the aggregate success. The visiting Cubs track the ever improving Nathan Ablitt at number 1 whilst Edinburgh Academy man Dayle Wood deputises for Luke Harrison who is unavailable. The Cubs management will be looking for big points from their number 5 Ace Pijper with Ace being joined by his brother, Stene Pijper at number 6.
The Tigers skipper, Danny Phillips will be looking to build on his impressive end to the last WSRA National League home meeting whilst the aforementioned Kai Ward will be aiming for another big score in his debut year with the Tigers.
Supporters are reminded that entry for the meeting is £10 for all adults and free for children. Additionally, season ticket holders are reminded that all WSRA National League meetings are covered by their season ticket. Fans who cannot attend the meeting are reminded that the meeting will be live streamed by our streaming partners Tapes Up Productions at www.redcar-speedway.tv
Middlesbrough Heat Floors Tigers
1. Jake Mulford 8.42
2. Kai Ward 4.67
3. Danny Phillips 5.71 (C)
4. Jamie Halder 5.71
5. Ben Trigger 8.16
6. Ben Rathbone 3.37
7. William Hocaniuk 3.00
TM Stuart Swales
Sheffield Cubs
1. Nathan Ablitt 8.49
2. Mickie Simpson 4.23 (C)
3. Dayle wood (G)
4. Sheldon Davies 3.00
5. Ace Pijper 5.81
6. Stene Pijper 3.00
7. Kean Dicken 3.00
TM Paul Tatum