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Reading Racers’ top rider, Ulrich Ostergaard, is expected to be sidelined for some weeks through injury.

BELLE Vue superstar Jason Crump, winner of 27 of his last 30 races at home, will tackle a unique challenge to his supremacy at the Kirkmanshulme Lane circuit later this month.

COVENTRY have completed the transfer deal which sees popular No.8 Ben Barker become a full asset of the club.

Robert Ksiezak is about to set out on the road which he hopes will lead to a place in the final of the World Under 21 Championship. The young Aussie will head out to Croatia seeking a place in the top 8 to join up with the previous qualifiers from the Rye House semi final, which of course includes William Lawson.

ROBINS have announced the signing of a replacement number eight rider for their threadbare squad.

WORLD TEAM CUP EVENT TWO
GREAT BRITAIN 25.5
SWEDEN 50.5
CZECH REPUBLIC 13
DENMARK 63
PIRATES star Bjarne Pedersen shone as he helped World Team Cup favourites Denmark ease into the final at Coventry last night.

King’s Lynn team boss Rob Lyon predicts a titanic Norfolk Arena clash tomorrow when pacesetters Somerset visit Saddlebow. (7.30pm)
Somerset track former Elite League star Jason Doyle with ex-King’s Lynn rider Emil Kramer occupying the other heat leader position.

DENMARK 63 SWEDEN 50.5 GREAT BRITAIN 25.5 CZECH REPUBLIC 13 (Event Two – Coventry)