The Birmingham Monarchs were beaten in the first semi final of the day at Horspath, Oxford, on Sunday, as the journey to the final was ended by Ipswich Eagles, by 94-83 in the British Team KO Cup Final. Birmingham were missing one of their senior riders, so the task was already likely to prove a very tough one against a solid […]
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Exeter Aces were victorious in the 2016 SSW Gold Cup Final on Sunday, when they held off the challenge from pre-meeting favourites Poole and Newport in a thrilling last series of races. Aaron Herbert played a starring role for the Aces, but it was a great team effort, which saw the Devon team clinch victory on their home circuit. All […]
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Wednesfield saw off Newport in their semi final at Horspath this afternoon before making it count in the final against Ipswich, who beat Birmingham in the other semi. Final result Wednesfield 96 – 83 Ipswich More details when they arrive… Photo by Andy Whitehouse
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Graham Robins made his final Cycle Speedway appearance of the year at Harbourside Park yesterday and caught the Elite League action between Poole and Horspath. Don’t forget to check out Graham’s website where you can purchase your favourite pics from his ever growing collection: http://grahamrobins.net
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With two Polish Internationals, including the current European Champion, Lukas Nowacki, and five British Final qualifiers in their line-up, Horspath were always favourites to take the league points. However, with only a 3 point advantage after 15 races, the Comets gave them a good run for their money. Two home rider tapes exclusions in the last 5 heats allowed the […]
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The British Finals weekend got off to an entertaining start at Horspath where the U10 and U13 finals were held. The U10 Boys was settled with a run-off between Kesgrave’s Noah Woodhouse and Poole’s Joe Hurren who tied on 19 points. Noah won the toss and took advantage of his inside grid to win despite all of Joe’s efforts. Third […]
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Here are the podium positions from today’s opening day of racing in the 2016 British Individual Finals Weekend. U19s from Newport 1st Brandon Whetton 2nd Dan Knights 3rd Adam Watson Over 40s from Swindon 1st Steve Harris 2nd Mark Whitehead 3rd Mark Winwood Steve Harris went through the card with a 20 point maximum in atrocious conditions this afternoon. The […]
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Graham Robins has been snapping away again! Graham and his camera were in action at Poole for the BYJL South & South West Regional Round 5. See some of his shots in the gallery below! Results U8’s 1st Scott Rowles (Poole) 2nd Max Parry (Poole) 3rd Zac Davey (Exeter) U10’s 1st JJ Wildian (Exeter) 2nd Joe Horren (Poole) 3rd Oliver […]
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Graham Robins was in action with his camera again today at the South & South West Individual Championships! Take a look at his amazing photos in the gallery below! Results from Poole Open 1st Zac Payne (Horspath) 2nd Aaron Smith (Poole) 3rd Dean Hook (Poole) Women 1st Macie Schmidt (Poole) 2nd Chloe Preston Albin (Poole) 3rd Maddie Saunders (Poole) […]
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Ipswich Eagles welcomed the Horspath Hammers to Whitton raceway knowing nothing other than a win would keep them in the hunt for league glory. Horspath got off to the best possible start when Ash Hill was excluded for crossing the inside line and Mark Carmichael got the better of Cody Chadwick to open with a 7-2 to the hammers. Josh […]
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Andrew Parr caught some dramatic action shots in the Elite League clash between Ipswich and Horspath yesterday. Horspath’s loss throws the title race wide open and will more than likely go down to the wire in round 10, where Wednesfield and Horspath face each other at Ashmore Park. The match report from yesterday is coming as soon as we get […]
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Come over to 33/18 News later to find out the results from round 8, as we head into a break of Elite League Series action before the final two rounds. Coventry 87 – 110 Wednesfield Ipswich 98 – 96 Horspath
Read moreIt’s another huge afternoon of Elite League racing this weekend, which will give us a clearer picture of who could win the title. Round 8 sees Horspath travel to Ipswich for a tricky trip against the Eagles. Ipswich came away with a shock win at the Village in round 4, the only side to lower the colours of the Hammers […]
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Birmingham Monarchs came from behind to defeat Elite League leaders, Horspath Hammers, at Perry Hall Playing Fields on Sunday in an Elite League Challenge fixture. It was the away side that started the meeting the strongest. An opening race 6-4 was followed by another in heat 3 to move 4 ahead. Heats 2 and 4 were shared along with 6 […]
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Wednesfield Aces defeated Ipswich Eagles in the round 7 crunch match of the British Cycling Cycle Speedway Elite League Series on Sunday. With title hopes for both teams on the line, nerves were clearly showing with a large number of tapes disqualifications for riders moving while under starters orders. The Aces seized the initiative early on with a 7-3 heat […]
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Peter Payne caught all the action between Horspath and Poole on Sunday. Horspath maintained their position at the top of the table with a steady win over the Dorset club by 110-86. Check out Peter’s photos below:
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Poole arrived at the Village without their top rider and captain, Greg Gluchowski, who was missing due to work commitments, while Aussie champ, Ty Geertsen, returned home last week. Steve Harris was back for the Comets having missed the Ipswich win, and there were first outings of the season for Gavin Wheeler and Aaron Smith. Hammers continued their squad rotation system, which saw Lukasz […]
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Horspath Hammers will pay tribute to one of Oxfordshire’s iconic Cycle Speedway personalities, Peter “Chalky” White, before this Sunday’s Elite League match against Poole Comets. “Chalky” started at the old Littlemore Falcons in the Southern League in the 60s, before switch to Horspath after their demise in 1965, for the first of two lengthy spells at The Village. In between […]
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