Swindon rider ratings Vs. Poole Pirates

The Swindon Robins moved back to the top of the British speedway Premiership table after beating local rivals Poole Pirates 50 – 39 on what was a great night of racing. TotalSport Swindon’s Ryan Walker gives his home rider ratings.

SWINDON 50: Tobiasz Musielak 12, David Bellego 11+2, Nick Morris 9, Troy Batchelor 8+2, Adam Ellis 5+1, Zach Wajtknecht 4+1, Mitchell Davey 1+1.

POOLE 39: Brady Kurtz 14, Mateusz Szczepaniak 8+2, Josh Grajczonek 5, Peter Kildemand 5, Linus Sundstrom 3+1, Kacper Woryna 3, Stefan Nielsen 1.

Nick Morris ©: 7

Performed well as Captain by crucially winning his second and third rides to keep the pressure on the pirates. Admitted himself that he is still struggling for speed but is certainly taking to his new role well.

Adam Ellis: 6

A retirement and an exclusion from his opening two rides saw Ellis’s night heading towards disaster. However recovered well with some great gating to finish 5+1 on the night.

Troy Batchelor: 7

Another great night of racing from Batchelor saw him once again score double figures as he continues to look the ideal replacement for Jason Doyle. 

David Bellego: 9 

After scoring just one in his last robins outing away at King’s Lynn, David Bellego silenced his critics by putting in his best performance of the season. Fearless overtaking and has finally found the form associated with the Frenchman.

Tobiasz Musielak: 9

Scored twelve from five rides to finish the evening as Swindon’s top scorer. Always appeared comfortable when riding and made overtaking look easy.

Zach Wajtknecht: 7

On his comeback from injury, the Bristol born youngster looked like he had never been away. Continues to put in top performances against riders considered much better than him. Definitely a British youngster to watch out for. 

Mitchell Davey: 2

Struggled for speed all evening and scored just one point from a possible twelve. Must improve soon or will be in danger of being replaced in the side.