Redcar Bears Speedway — ECCO Arena, Middlesbrough

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  • Bears beat Monarchs to go back to back!

    Bears beat Monarchs to go back to back!

    REDCAR went back to back at the ECCO Arena for the first time in the league in 2026 as they took a 49-41 win over a spirited Edinburgh Monarchs side in another last heat decider on Teesside.

    Nikolai Klindt again starred on home shale, top scoring with 12, the Dane was ably assisted by Bears reserve Jody Scott (11+2) who wowed the home faithful with a heat 15 paid win to bring the house down. Edinburgh’s Kye Thomson continued his breakout year with 12+1 for the visitors.

    Redcar boss Gavin Parr lavished huge praise on the ever improving, emerging star Jody Scott. Parr said, “Jody fully deserved his heat 15 nomination and he rode a fantastic four laps with Nicolai (Klindt) to ensure we sent the Monarchs home empty handed.”

    The meeting began with Jonatan Grahn continuing his impressive form from the cup fixture at Redcar earlier in the campaign to win heat one, and with Dan Thompson 3rd, but still behind the rider replacement (Ace Pijper on SGP2 Qualifying duty) Simon Lambert, Edinburgh began with a heat advantage.

    Heat two saw Jake Mulford (who will move into the main body of the side next month) pick up his 12th heat win of June, and with Scott 3rd, Redcar levelled the meeting.

    After a pair of shared heats won by Justin Sedgmen and Kye Thomson respectively, Edinburgh hit their second 4-2 of the match after an elongated heat 5. The original staging saw Jason Edwards make a stellar gate, but with Lambert hitting the deck on the opening bends, the race was stopped.

    The re-run saw another stoppage due to technical issues in the referees box after an even break. The third and final staging saw Thompson win with relative ease, and with Grahn 3rd, the Scottish outfit regained their slender lead.

    However, the Monarchs lead was again a short lived one as the “Agilia” Bears again struck back with a 4-2 as Klindt made a customary fast start to win, and with Scott 3rd, both sides could not be separated after six heats of Cab Direct Championship action.

    Nevertheless, Edinburgh were battling and they once again regained the lead as Sedgmen made it two wins on the trot from the gate, and with Paco Castagna 3rd, (despite holding 2nd until Jake Allen passed the Italian) the travelling away support were gaining belief that an away win was on the cards.

    However, that belief took a massive blow in heat eight as Mulford and Scott both passed Grahn to give Redcar their first maximum and the lead (25-23) for the first time on the evening.

    After a shared heat nine won by Thomson, the Bears doubled their advantage to four points in heat 10. Klindt took another win, and with Mulford forcefully passing the previously unbeaten Sedgmen on bend four of the opening lap, the hosts were starting to purr.

    Dan Thompson steadied the Monarchs with a win in a shared heat 11 but Redcar struck another 5-1 in heat 12 to move closer to two league points. Monarchs reserve Jordy Loftus made a superb gate and led for two laps until Scott dived underneath the Australian on the opening bends of lap three, unsettling Loftus who hit the deck and the race was stopped.

    After the referee looked at the replays, Loftus was excluded and the race awarded as a Bears 5-1 with Scott taking the win whilst Lambert took a confidence boosting paid win ahead of Sedgmen.

    After a Klindt win in a shared heat 13, the Monarchs (who found themselves 8 behind) played their tactical substitute in the shape of Kye Thomson and it worked to perfection as the Australian star won, and with captain Castagna 2nd, the Monarchs forced a last heat decider.

    Heat 15 saw Klindt partnered by Scott whilst Edinburgh elected to use Thompson and the heat 14 winner Thomson. Klindt did a number one’s job and gated, but the story was behind the testimonial man as Scott forced himself into second and took a surprisingly comfortable paid win to send the Bears fans wild as they celebrated another home win.

    Redcar Bears = 49

    1. Nicolai Klindt = 12
    2. Ace Pijper R/R
    3. Simon Lambert = 7+2
    4. Jason Edwards = 6+1
    5. Jake Allen = 5+1
    6. Jake Mulford = 8+1
    7. Jody Scott = 11+2

    Edinburgh Monarchs = 41

    1. Dan Thompson = 10
    2. Jonatan Grahn = 5
    3. Justin Sedgmen = 7
    4. Paco Castagna = 5+1
    5. Kye Thomson = 12+1
    6. Mitch Cluff = 0
    7. Jordy Loftus = 2
  • Battling Bears down the Cheetahs!

    Battling Bears down the Cheetahs!

    REDCAR boss Gavin Parr praised his side’s “priceless” team spirit as the Bears pulled off a comeback for the ages to prevail 46-44 against the Oxford Cheetahs at the ECCO Arena.

    The Bears trailed by 10 points at one stage and by 8 points with 3 races remaining but managed to pull off a stunning victory to galvanise the whole club. Nicolai Klindt returned to form with 15 points whilst ex-Bear Anders Rowe top scored with 11 for Oxford.

    Parr, who guided Redcar to BSN Series glory last season, was effusive in his praise for the side. Parr said, “The fighting spirit got us over the line last night, we win and we lose as a team but the attitude of these lads is second to none.”

    The match started in the worst possible way for the hosts as the Cheetahs pairing of Luke Killeen and Sam Masters gated for a comfortable 5-1, and again, Redcar were left with work to do in the early stages.

    The reserves race saw Jake Mulford continue his blistering form to win with ease, and with Bears guest Max Perry in 3rd, Redcar halved the early deficit.

    However, Oxford re-established their four point buffer as Rowe won despite calculated pressure from Jason Edwards, and with the returning Edward Kennett 3rd, the Cheetahs had started the brighter.

    After Jake Allen opened his account to win a shared heat 4, the visitors, (looking to bounce back after a home defeat to Glasgow on Wednesday) opened up a six point lead as Masters won, and with Killeen 3rd, Redcar were in trouble.

    Heat six saw Nicolai Klindt fly from the tapes for an easy win, and with Ace Pijper 2nd, Redcar looked set to bounce back. However, Pijper shed a chain at the end of lap 3, turning a maximum 5-1 into a shared heat, and the Bears fans were thinking it was going to be one of those nights.

    Things went from bad to worse for the hosts in the next heat as Perry crashed into his own teammate Allen, and the young reserve was excluded from the re-run. The re-run saw Allen gate, but both Rowe and Kennett went either side of the man from Brisbane, extending Oxford’s lead to 10 points on Teesside.

    Heat eight saw another Bear crash, this time Pijper (despite making a good gate) tasted the ECCO Arena shale, and he was excluded from the re-run. The re-run was a shared race as Mulford won, which gave the Bears fans a glimmer of hope with the Redcar number six due out three more times in the remainder of the meeting.

    Parr used his tactical substitute in heat nine as Klindt joined Edwards at the tapes, and the switch paid dividends as the Dane won, and with Edwards 2nd, Redcar had their eyes set on a comeback win.

    After the stylish Klindt took his 3rd win in a shared heat 10, the Bears crept within four points of the Cheetahs with a heat 11 4-2. Mulford again showed his class with another heat win, and with Allen 3rd (despite the Australian holding off his compatriot Killeen for much of the race), the Bears were a maximum heat advantage away from levelling matters.

    However, Oxford hit back to stun the home faithful as Rowe won heat 12, and with Darryl Ritchings remarkably holding off both Simon Lambert and Jake Mulford for 2nd, the Cheetahs were on the verge of victory.

    Redcar knew they had to find something special in the next race to keep the match alive and they did just that as Klindt won, and with Jake Allen holding off the Oxford skipper Sam Masters, Redcar had a sniff at 37-41.

    A four point deficit turned into a level meeting after heat 14 as Mulford bounced back from a disappointing heat 12 to win, and with Edwards tucking into 2nd, the home fans were sensing an almighty Teesside turnaround.

    The final heat of a spectacular evening saw Redcar complete the comeback as Klindt made it 5 wins on the night, and with Allen keeping Rowe at the back, the hosts secured a scarcely believable home win.

    The two sides will meet again on Wednesday at Oxford with more Cab Direct Championship points on offer.

    Redcar Bears = 46

    1. Nicolai Klindt = 15
    2. Ace Pijper = 1
    3. Simon Lambert = 1
    4. Jason Edwards = 8+2
    5. Jake Allen = 8+1
    6. Jake Mulford = 12
    7. Max Perry (G) = 1

    Oxford Cheetahs = 44

    1. Sam Masters = 8+1
    2. Luke Killeen = 8
    3. Anders Rowe = 11
    4. Edward Kennett = 5+2
    5. Mitch McDiarmid = 4
    6. Darryl Ritchings = 4+2
    7. Dayle Wood = 4+2
  • Gladiators glory leaves Bears heartbroken!

    Gladiators glory leaves Bears heartbroken!

    REDCAR missed out on a place in the MAXiCab KO Cup Final after going down 91-89 on aggregate in a tense last heat decider at Plymouth.

    The Bears, who led by 4 points heading into the meeting, were 2 points ahead going into the heat 15 decider. However, Danny King passed Jason Edwards to join Scott Nicholls for a Gladiators 5-1. Scott Nicholls top scored with 14 for Plymouth whilst Jake Mulford continued his impressive run with 11 for the gallant Bears.

    Heat one saw Ace Pijper take a superb win to shock the big home crowd, but with Nicolai Klindt 4th, Redcar could not extend their slim aggregate advantage.

    The reserves race saw Tom Spencer hit the deck on the opening bends with the referee inviting all 4 back for the re-run. The second staging was a level race after the opening bends until Jody Scott passed Spencer, who again fell, and this time the former Bear was excluded.

    The third and final staging of heat 2 saw Mulford lead with ease, and with Anze Grmek 2nd, a 4-2 was on the cards. However, Grmek went too wide on the final bend and came down, with Scott taking 2nd. Importantly, Grmek did pick his bike up and walk across the line to ensure the Gladiators did not leave heat 2 pointless.

    After a shared heat 3 won by Ben Barker who passed Jason Edwards to win, Plymouth levelled matters on the night as Nicholls won, and with Grmek passing Scott on lap 3, Plymouth had their tails up. Heat 5 saw Barker make it 2 wins on the spin, and with Daniel Klima 2nd, the tie was all square on aggregate.

    Redcar could not halt the free-flowing Gladiators run of heat advantages as King won heat 6, and with Joe Thompson 3rd, the hosts were ahead 64-62 on aggregate.

    The early stages of heat 7 was looking even more ominous for Redcar as Nicholls gated, and with Spencer 2nd, the Gladiators were in pole position for 4 heat advantages in a row. However, both Edwards and Lambert made light work of Spencer to ensure the gap remained at 2 points.

    Heat 8 saw the ever improving Scott win, and with Pijper 3rd, the Bears fought back to level the tie. The ninth race of a drama filled evening first saw Klima hit the deck on the opening bends, with all 4 invited back for the re-run.

    The re-run saw a nasty crash Barker (who was just being passed by Mulford) lift violently on the backstraight of lap 1. Thankfully, the Plymouth man was okay but he was excluded from the re-run. Re-run number 3 saw Mulford win with ease, and with Allen equally as comfortable in 2nd, Redcar’s travelling support were dreaming of another cup final.

    However, Plymouth are a different proposition in 2026, and they bounced straight back after two more re-runs. After Lambert was excluded, and Edwards was asked to sit still at the start (whilst leading), the Gladiators pair of King and Thompson gated for a 5-1 to level proceedings.

    Heat 11 saw a remarkable race as Pijper and Klindt team rode superbly, and looked set for a maximum until Nicholls found incredible drive on the final bend to force his way into 2nd. After the transponders were checked, it was confirmed that Pijper had won his second race of the night, but Nicholls claimed 2nd, with Klindt being forced to settle for 3rd.

    After Grmek won a shared heat 12, Plymouth struck a telling blow in heat 13 as the veteran duo of Nicholls and King gated for a comfortable 5-1 to send the hosts two ahead with only two races remaining.

    Nevertheless, Redcar once again bit back in heat 14, after yet more re-runs. The opening bends saw Barker hit the deck, with the referee deeming all 4 should return for a re-run. The re-run saw Barker again crash, this time alongside Scott. However, Barker could not bounce back to his feet and Grmek took his place in the re-run.

    The final staging saw Edwards win, and with Scott 2nd, Redcar had a two point lead heading into heat 15. The final race saw Plymouth plump for Nicholls and King off gates 1 and 3, with Edwards and Mulford off 2 and 4. Nicholls gated, and with King passing Edwards on lap two, the home support went wild as the Gladiators qualified for the MAXiCab KO Cup Final.

    Plymouth Gladiators = 48 (91)

    1. Danny King = 11+3
    2. Joe Thompson = 7+2
    3. Daniel Klima = 3+1
    4. Ben Barker = 6
    5. Scott Nicholls = 14
    6. Anze Grmek = 7+1
    7. Tom Spencer = 0

    Redcar Bears= 42 (89)

    1. Nicolai Klindt = 3
    2. Ace Pijper = 7
    3. Simon Lambert = 3+3
    4. Jason Edwards = 8
    5. Jake Allen = 2+1
    6. Jake Mulford = 11
    7. Jody Scott = 8+2
  • Battling Bears down the Gladiators!

    Battling Bears down the Gladiators!

    REDCAR returned to winning ways as they overcame a resilient Plymouth side 47-43 at the ECCO Arena in the MAXiCab KO Cup semi-final first leg. In a ding dong battle, the Bears struck the decisive blow in heat 14 as Jake Mulford and man of the match Jody Scott hit a big 5-1 to give Redcar a priceless lead ahead of the second leg at the Coliseum on Saturday.

    The aforementioned Scott backed up his under 21 silver medal with another brilliant display as he hit 12+2 whilst Redcar number one Nicolai Klindt struck 13 against his former side. The Gladiators were led superbly by ex-Bear Danny King (12+1) and British legend Scott Nicholls (11+2) ahead of a mouthwatering second leg tonight.

    Heat one saw Ace Pijper hit the deck on the first bend, with all 4 men invited back for the re-run. The re-run saw the visitors start strongly with a heat advantage as King won, and with Joe Thompson 3rd, the Bears had work to do.

    However, heat two saw the Bears reserves start with a maximum heat advantage despite the ECCO Arena debutant Anze Grmek making the gate. However, Mulford showed great tenacity to pass the Slovenian, and with Scott riding the boards, he passed the Plymouth man to clinch 2nd and send the home fans wild.

    The third race of another entertaining evening on Teesside saw Plymouth gate on a 5-1, but Simon Lambert limited the damage as he passed Daniel Klima for 2nd, but the Brit could do nothing about his fellow countryman Ben Barker who took the win to level the meeting.

    After Nicholls won a shared heat four, the Gladiators re-took the lead in heat five with the first maximum heat advantage. King showed his old employers the fastest way around the ECCO Arena, and with Thompson 2nd, the travelling ‘Bar Bandits’ were dreaming of an away win.

    Nicholls once again proved age is just a number as he took a tapes to flag win in heat six, but with ex-Bear Tom Spencer at the back, the four point gap remained. Jake Allen registered his first win of the evening in heat seven, and with Mulford 3rd (despite pressuring Barker for the paid win), the Bears halved the deficit.

    Heat eight saw Redcar turn the tables on Plymouth as Scott won with ease, and with Pijper holding off Thompson, the 2025 BSN Series winners regained the lead. However, the Gladiators responded with a maximum of their own as Grmek won, and with Nicholls slotting in behind his partner, the momentum once again swung, this time in favour of Plymouth.

    Klindt took his first chequered flag of the evening in heat 10, but with both Barker passing Pijper for 2nd, Redcar had to settle for a 4-2 to level proceedings.

    After a shared heat won by the evergreen King, the Bears looked set to land a major blow to Plymouth’s hopes of semifinal success as Lambert gated, and with Scott 2nd, Redcar looked set for their 3rd 5-1. However, after Scott passed his partner, Lambert suffered a devastating puncture, turning a Bears four point lead back to a level meeting.

    After the fast starting Klindt won a shared heat 13 to end both King’s and Nicholls’ maximum hopes, Redcar hit a huge blow in heat 14. Mulford led from the gate, and with Scott exiting the 2nd bend ahead of Barker, things were looking promising. However, Barker passed Scott and set his sights on Mulford. Nevertheless, Scott was not done and he crept up the inside to pass the ex-Bears skipper, and with the exciting young Brit holding on in the drag race to the line, Redcar had a four point lead, much to the delight of the home faithful.

    The final race saw Klindt take a classy win, but with Scott 4th despite pressuring Nicholls, Redcar had to settle for a four point advantage ahead of tonight’s 2nd leg with a MAXiCab KO Cup final place on the line.

    Redcar Bears = 47

    1. Nicolai Klindt = 13
    2. Ace Pijper = 4+2
    3. Simon Lambert = 4
    4. Jason Edwards = 0
    5. Jake Allen = 6+1
    6. Jake Mulford = 8+1
    7. Jody Scott = 12+2

    Plymouth Gladiators = 43

    1. Danny King = 12+1
    2. Joe Thompson = 4+1
    3. Daniel Klima = 3
    4. Ben Barker = 8
    5. Scott Nicholls = 11+2
    6. Anze Grmek = 5+1
  • Oxford v Redcar postponed

    Oxford v Redcar postponed

    Unfortunately, tonight’s meeting at Oxford has been postponed due to recent heavy rain, along with further adverse weather forecast.

    New date to be confirmed.

  • MATCH PREVIEW: OXFORD CHEETAHS v REDCAR BEARS | Championship | Oxford Stadium | Wednesday June 3 | 7.30pm

    MATCH PREVIEW: OXFORD CHEETAHS v REDCAR BEARS | Championship | Oxford Stadium | Wednesday June 3 | 7.30pm


    The Bears make the trip to Cowley on Wednesday evening looking to get their Championship campaign back on track after an indifferent start to the league season.

    Redcar will be aiming to end a run of three consecutive defeats, two of which have come at home, with the most recent being a disappointing reverse against Scunthorpe.

    However, the Bears face a tough challenge against an Oxford side who have won three of their four home meetings so far this season. The Sandy Lane circuit has not always been a happy hunting ground for Redcar, with the Bears having recorded just one win in eight visits — a 49-41 Championship victory in 2025.

    Jody Scott has plenty of experience around the Oxford circuit and the Bears will be hoping he can use that knowledge to Redcar’s advantage. Danny King, who won the Pairs Championship for Redcar at Oxford in 2024, again comes in to cover for Nicolai Klindt.

    The Bears will be looking for a more determined performance as they aim to produce a confidence-restoring result on the road.

    Oxford: Sam Masters, Edward Kennett, Anders Rowe, Luke Harrison (G), Mitch McDiarmid, Darryl Ritchings, Dayle Wood

    Redcar: Danny King (G), Ace Pijper, Simon Lambert, Jason Edwards, Jake Allen, Jake Mulford, Jody Scott

  • Scorpions stun Bears in thriller!

    Scorpions stun Bears in thriller!

    SCUNTHORPE stunned Redcar with a 48-42 win at the ECCO Arena. The Scorpions, who were humiliated 58-32 back in March in BSN Series action, completely turned the tables on Redcar on Friday in Cab Direct Championship action. Former Bear Danny King, (guesting in place of the injured Nicolai Klindt) hit paid 9 for Redcar whilst Josh Pickering struck 14 for Scunthorpe.

    The visitors started in fine fettle with an opening heat maximum as Pickering won, and with Connor Mountain 2nd ahead of Redcar debutant Simon Lambert, the Bears had work to do.

    However, heat two saw the Bears reserves level the meeting as Ace Pijper won convincingly, and with Jody Scott passing ex-Bear Dan Gilkes on lap two, the hosts immediately hit back.

    After Jason Edwards won a shared heat three, Redcar hit their second heat advantage of the match to take the lead as Jake Allen won, and with Scott 3rd, Redcar led after the opening block of races.

    Heat five saw a superb battle as Edwards initially got the drop on heat one winner Pickering. However, the all-out Australian was buzzing around Edwards’ back wheel and cut back on the run to the line. However, Edwards held on, much to the delight of the home crowd, and with Jake Mulford 3rd, the Bears had opened up a four point lead in the north-east.

    After Michael Palm-Toft won a shared heat six, the visitors bounced back with their second maximum to level the match as Nathan Ablitt won, and with Luke Harrison passing his ex-teammate Jake Allen for 2nd, David Howe’s men silenced the home faithful.

    After Mountain got the better of an entertaining tussle with Lambert in a shared heat eight, the “Agilia” Bears regained the lead in heat nine as Mulford took a convincing win, and with Edwards 3rd, Redcar found themselves back in front.

    King took his first chequered flag of the evening in heat 10, but with both Ablitt and Harrison passing Lambert, Redcar could not extend their two point advantage.

    That advantage was ripped away from the Bears in a thrilling heat 11 as Pickering won after initially gating (but was passed by the hard charging Allen), only for the Scorpions skipper to repay the favour to the Bears captain to make it eight points out of nine on the evening, and with Mountain 3rd, we again had a level meeting at the ECCO Arena.

    Nevertheless, the Bears kept battling and the meeting once again swung in their favour as Mulford continued his impressive evening at number three with another win, and with Scott 3rd, the Bears re-established their two point advantage. Pickering continued to be a thorn in Redcar’s side as he won heat 13, and with Palm-Toft 3rd, the Scorpions once again levelled proceedings.

    Heat 14 saw Gilkes hit the deck on the opening bends, with the youngster unfortunately being taken from the track in an ambulance. With all four riders invited back for a re-run and Ryan Ingram replacing Gilkes, Redcar were looking to re-take the lead heading into heat 15.

    After a long delay, the home crowd were stunned as Harrison and Ingram combined for a remarkable 5-1 to send Scunthorpe four ahead heading into the final race. Heat 15 saw Scunthorpe have choice of gates and they elected for gates two and four. Pickering won to seal a priceless away win, and with Palm-Toft 3rd, Scunthorpe secured a 48-42 away win.

    Redcar must now regroup ahead of a trip to Oxford on Wednesday as they look to bounce back and get their first points of the league season on the board.

    Redcar Bears = 42

    1. Danny King (G) = 8+1
    2. Simon Lambert = 5
    3. Jake Mulford = 7
    4. Jason Edwards = 8
    5. Jake Allen = 6
    6. Ace Pijper = 3
    7. Jody Scott = 5+2

    Scunthorpe Scorpions = 48

    1. Josh Pickering = 14
    2. Connor Mountain = 6+1
    3. Nathan Ablitt = 8+1
    4. Luke Harrison = 8+2
    5. Michael Palm Toft = 9
    6. Ryan Ingram = 2+1
    7. Dan Gilkes = 1
  • Race Day !

    Race Day !

    Cab Direct Championship action hits the Ecco Arena tonight.

    🐻 Redcar Agilia Bears vs Scunthorpe Scorpions. 🦂

    🔝 Championship top scorer Josh Pickering is in town, and the Bears hand a debut to Simon Lambert at No.2. Unfortunately Nicolai Klindt aggravated a knee injury last night, old friend Danny King comes in as a guest.

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    Redcar: Danny King (guest), Simon Lambert, Jake Mulford, Jason Edwards, Jake Allen, Ace Pijper, Jody Scott
    Scunthorpe: josh Pickering, Connor Mountain, Nathan Ablitt, Luke Harrison, Michael Palm Toft, Ryan Ingram, Dan Gilkes

  • Bears Sign Lambert to Shore Up Middle Order

    Bears Sign Lambert to Shore Up Middle Order

    The Redcar Bears have made a team change, with Jordan Jenkins being released after a difficult start to the season.

    Jordan has sadly struggled to find his feet this year following an injury-hit 2025 campaign. After discussions between Jordan and the management, it was agreed that both parties would go their separate ways.

    Everyone at Redcar Speedway would like to thank Jordan for his efforts and we sincerely wish him all the best for the future. We hope to see him get his career firmly back on track soon.

    After careful consideration and looking at the available options, the Bears have moved to bring in the recently available Simon Lambert, who will help steady the middle order following recent defeats.

    Lambert will make his Bears debut this Friday evening against his former club Scunthorpe, and he will be looking to make a strong start in Redcar colours.

  • Tigers tamed twice by Edinburgh!

    Tigers tamed twice by Edinburgh!

    THE Edinburgh Monarchs Academy laid down a marker as they opened their WSRA National Development League season with a pair of impressive wins over the Middlesbrough “Hartburn Garage” Tigers. Friday’s fixture in Scotland saw the hosts record an impressive 57-33 win on home shale.

    A strong home performance saw five of the six Monarchs record double figure scores with their guest, James Shane topping the scorecharts with 13+1. Edinburgh’s debutant, the 23 year old Ben Whalley from New Zealand began with a bang as he struck a superb paid 29 across both matches.

    The Tigers main resistance came in the shape of their number one, Ace Pijper who struck 13 including winning his opening four races at Armadale. The Tigers were also missing Nathan Ablitt who was on second tier duty with Scunthorpe. Ablitt was also missing on Saturday due to aggravating an old injury at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday.

    Despite a pair of defeats, positive signs were there for the Tigers. Namely, Ace Pijper recording an impressive eight wins from his nine outings including a perfect four ride maximum on Saturday at the ECCO Arena. Additionally, the Tigers reserves, Harry Sadler and Charlie Southwick continued to develop with the latter hitting paid 14 across the two meetings whilst Sadler struck paid 13 from the two matches.

    Saturday’s return match at the ECCO Arena was another challenging one for the Tigers as Edinburgh made it 5/5 points across the weekend as they took home a deserved 36-54 away win. Dayle Wood continued his impressive 2026 season as he struck paid 16 at the ECCO Arena as he continued his upward surge in both the Cab Direct Championship and the WSRA National League.

    Despite some bright sparks from the Tigers, the Monarchs were too strong across both matches, with ex-Tiger Jamie Halder striking an impressive paid 21 from both matches after an injury interrupted 2025 season.

    The Tigers next return to the ECCO Arena shale on July 11 against the Leicester Lion Cubs with the next Cab Direct Championship fixture on home shale coming up this Friday as Redcar look to return to winning ways against the Scunthorpe Scorpions.

    Friday

    Edinburgh Monarchs Academy = 57

    1. Jordy Loftus = 12+1
    2. James Halder = 10+2
    3. Connor Coles R/R
    4. James Shanes = 13+1
    5. Dayle Wood = 11+1
    6. Ben Whalley = 10+3
    7. Anika Loftus = 1

    Middlesbrough Tigers = 33

    1. Ace Pijper = 13
    2. Alex Spooner = 0
    3. Jade Mudgway = 6
    4. Stene Pijper = 0
    5. Seth Norman (G) = 3+2
    6. Harry Sadler = 5+1
    7. Charlie Southwick = 6

    Saturday

    Middlesbrough Tigers = 36 (69)

    1. Ace Pijper = 12
    2. Alex Spooner = 1
    3. Jade Mudgway = 4
    4. Stene Pijper = 2+1
    5. Seth Norman (G) = 4+1
    6. Harry Sadler = 6+1
    7. Charlie Southwick = 7+1

    Edinburgh Monarchs Academy = 54 (111)

    1. Jordy Loftus = 13
    2. Jamie Halder = 7+2
    3. Connor Coles R/R
    4. James Shanes = 8
    5. Dayle Wood = 14+2
    6. Ben Whalley = 12+4
    7. Anika Loftus = 0