PLRC 11/9/16

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Ulrich Ostergaard will defend his Premier League Riders' Championship crown after accepting a late call-up into the meeting to replace Newcastle's Robert Lambert who has cried off.

Ostergaard’s inclusion means that Peterborough will have two representatives at the Owlerton Stadium with Craig Cook, one of the pre-meeting favourites, already in the line-up.

PREMIER LEAGUE RIDERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP LINE-UP:
Steve Worrall, Craig Cook, Jack Holder, Edward Kennett, Sam Masters, Claus Vissing, Danny King, Aaron Summers, David Bellego, Richard Lawson, Robert Lambert Ulrich Ostergaard, Josh Auty, Kevin Doolan, Simon Stead, Josh Grajczonek, Ricky Wells. RESERVES: Jack Smith, Chris Widman.

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Well a nightmare for one the best riders in the PL (our Craig Cook) and reigning out of form/depth now, champion Ostrich. It was a technical win for Panthers though as Panthers legend and home track specialist not surprisingly wins

From BSPA site:

NEWLY crowned Premier League Riders' Champion Simon Stead admitted his dramatic Grand Final battle with Sam Masters is "a bit of a blur"!

The home hero roared to victory in the prestigious event in memorable circumstances at Owlerton to regain the trophy he won back in 2014.

It was a win which capped off a remarkable journey for Stead after he missed the chance to defend his crown due to serious injury last year.

He was thrilled to fend off a strong field to climb to the top of the rostrum for the second time.

"I'm obviously delighted," said Stead. "It was an extremely tough meeting as I always knew it would be, so to win it is an amazing feeling.

"I knew I'd need to be at my very best in that calibre of field, and it was just as tough as I was expecting.

"I don't remember much about the final to be honest, it's a bit of a blur! Sam (Masters) made a jet-propelled start but there were plenty of options chasing from behind and I just waited until I thought I could make it stick.

"I managed to get ahead, and in some ways it was easier from behind. You felt quite vulnerable at the front but I managed to hold on and get the win."

Stead was joined on the rostrum by Masters and David Bellego, whilst Richard Lawson just missed out having advanced straight to the final on 13 points.

SCORERS: Simon Stead 13, Richard Lawson 13, David Bellego 12, Jack Holder 11, Sam Masters 11, Danny King 11, Kyle Howarth 8, Josh Grajczonek 8, Kevin Doolan 6, Steve Worrall 5, Craig Cook 5, Josh Auty 5, Ricky Wells 5, Aaron Summers 4, Ulrich Ostergaard 3, Claus Vissing 1.

SEMI-FINAL: Bellego, Masters, King, Holder.

FINAL: Stead, Masters, Bellego, Lawson.