Mulford: Let’s sign off in style!
Middlesbrough “Heat Floors” Tigers number one Jake Mulford has challenged himself and his Tigers teammates to “sign off in style”. Middlesbrough take to the shale for the final time this season tomorrow night as they host the Edinburgh Monarchs Academy with tapes up at 7:30 at the ECCO Arena.
The Redcar reserve tasted major World Championship success by winning the World Under 23 Long Track Title last week and now he wants to end his speedway season on another high, “ Tomorrow’s match is our last meeting of the campaign so it would be good if we can sign off in style and finish on a real high.”
Mulford, who will ride in his final ever WSRA National League match tomorrow is happy with how he has performed, “ It’s been a really good year for me in the National League. Racing in this division has been good for me, it’s a shame it’s our last match but it’s been a good season.”
The “Heat Floors” Tigers star has been impressed with the improvement from his teammates this season, “ Will (Hocaniuk) has really stood out to me with his improvement but everyone has progressed which is the most important thing.”
As touched upon, due to British Speedway’s rules on the WSRA National League (any rider who achieves a four point average in a professional league cannot race in the 3rd tier), Middlesbrough’s last match of the season will also mark Mulford’s last appearance in the competition.
The fast improving Brit has been grateful for the opportunity to race for the Tigers but is happy to be progressing in the sport, “ It’s a shame that I can’t ride in this league anymore but it is a good achievement as it shows that I have improved which is a real positive for me.”
The new World Under 23 Long Track Champion also took time to reflect on his major success, “Yesterday was the first time I have sat down and thought about it. It’s a really good achievement for me and I’m hoping I can carry that form onto tomorrow.”
Middlesbrough have called upon the services of Kieran Douglas who guests in place of Jamie Halder who has work commitments. Otherwise, the Tigers side are as per programme with Will Hocaniuk looking to back up his recent 2nd place finish in the British Youth Championships 500cc class with another strong performance from reserve.
Meanwhile, the Edinburgh Academy draft in Belle Vue Colts Freddy Hodder to guest at number one for Connor Coles who is on Cab Direct Championship duty. The visitors also track Jacob Clouting at number two for rib injury victim Mason Watson. Many observers will also be keeping a close eye on the Academy’s number seven Kyran Lyden, Lyden is a local lad who has done many laps around the ECCO Arena.
Supporters who cannot attend the fixture are reminded that the match will be livestreamed by our streaming partners Tapes Up Productions at www.redcar-speedway.tv. Additionally, season ticket holders are reminded that this fixture is included on their ticket with the WSRA National League match being the final season ticket match of the season.
Middlesbrough “Heat Floors” Tigers
1. Jake Mulford 8.41
2. Kai Ward 3.76
3. Daniel Phillips 6.00 ©
4. Kieran Douglas 5.08 (G)
5. Ben Trigger 8.30
6. Ben Rathbone 3.66
7. William Hocaniuk 3.00
TM: Stuart Swales
EDINBURGH MONARCHS ACADEMY
1. Freddy Hodder 7.83 (G)
2. Jacob Clouting 4.95 (G)
3. Sam McGurk 6.08
4. Dayle Wood 6.43 ©
5. Max Perry 6.62
6. Mark Parker 3.00
7. Kyran Lyden 3.23
TM: Scott Wilson