MATCH REPORT: REDCAR AGILIA BEARS 48–42 WORKINGTON COMETSBSN SERIES | ECCO ARENA
The Agilia Bears extended their early lead in the BSN Series Northern Group with a hard-fought 48–42 victory over Workington Comets at the ECCO Arena on Friday night.
Once again, Nicolai Klindt proved a superb stand-in for injured skipper Charles Wright, delivering a top score of 12 — including a crucial victory in Heat 15 to seal the win and both points for the Bears.
Despite admitting his gating isn’t quite where he wants it to be, the Danish international showed his class by repeatedly coming from behind, with his performance capped by the match-winning ride in the final heat.
Redcar received strong backing throughout the side, with Jake Allen (9+1) in fine form, while Jason Edwards, Jordan Jenkins and Jake Mulford all contributed valuable seven-point tallies in a solid all-round team display.
Workington, however, proved tough opponents on their season debut. Former British Champion Craig Cook (14) and Jonas Jeppesen (12) led the charge, while youngsters Niklas Holm Jakobsen, Tate Zischke and Vinnie Foord all showed promise — although falls at key moments restricted their overall impact.
The Bears were unfortunate not to take control earlier in the meeting. A comfortable-looking 5-1 in Heat 2 was denied when Jody Scott suffered an engine failure while well placed, forcing him onto his spare machine for the remainder of the night.
Redcar eventually edged ahead in Heat 5 through a Klindt / Pijper 4-2, but the visitors remained within striking distance throughout, with the home side unable to extend their advantage beyond six points.
The meeting looked set for a dramatic late twist in Heat 12 when Cook and Foord were on course for maximum points — only for Foord to lose control and fall heavily on the final lap, allowing the Bears to retain a crucial four-point lead heading into the decider.
With everything resting on Heat 15, Klindt once again delivered — taking the win under pressure, with Allen securing third place to confirm the victory.
Speaking afterwards, Klindt said:
“I’m usually known for being a really good starter, but over the last few years conditions have changed as the surfaces have become harder.
I rode a different bike to the one I used against Scunthorpe. I tried it after the meeting and decided I liked it better, but I’m still struggling to get out of the gate.
That meant I had to make some moves around the first corner to put myself in the best position I could — and that enabled me to win three heats.”
The result sees the Bears move three points clear at the top of the group, continuing their strong start to the 2026 campaign.
Another win on home shale — but this one had to be earned.
Redcar Bears = 48
- Nicolai Klindt – 2, 3, 3, 1, 3 = 12
- Ace Pijper – 0, 1, 3, 0 = 4
- Jordan Jenkins – 2, 1, 3, 1′ = 7+1
- Jason Edwards – 1′, 3, 1, 2 = 7+1
- Jake Allen – 2, 1′, 2, 3, 1 = 9 +1
- Jake Mulford – 3, 2, 0, 2, 0 = 7
- Jody Scott – R, 1′, 1 = 2+1
Workington Comets =42
- Jonas Jeppesen – 3, 2, 3, 2, 2 = 12
- Niklas Holm Jakobsen – 1, F, F, 1 = 2
- Craig Cook – 3, 3, 2, 3, 3, 0 = 14
- Tate Zischke – FX, 0, 1′, 1 = 2+1
- Troy Batchelor – 3, 2, 2, 0 = 7
- Vinnie Foord – 2, 0, 2, F = 4
- Jamie Etherington – 1′, F, 0 = 1+1