Kent Eagles v Thurrock Hammers Select

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KENT Eagles overcame a Thurrock Hammers Select side 52-37 in a Challenge match at Iwade on Sunday.

Nathan Ablitt led a strong performance from the home side with 11 points, whilst Vinnie Foord picked up 9+2 and Ben Morley 8+1 despite both suffering mechanical trouble in one of their outings.

Morley was the only rider to defeat Thurrock No.1 Alfie Bowtell who scored 13+1, with Ben Trigger their other race winner.

Kent manager David Graveling said: “A great day on track for the team, everybody contributing points, Nathan (Hargrave’s) first ever heat win, Mickie (Simpson) a very capable guest and young Hadyen (Watts) getting a taste of team speedway. And of course, our first trophy.”

CHALLENGE
KENT EAGLES 52: Nathan Ablitt 11, Vinnie Foord 9+2, Ben Morley 8+1, Jamie Etherington 8, Mickie Simpson 7+3, Hayden Watts 6, Nathan Hargrave 3.
THURROCK SELECT 37: Alfie Bowtell 13+1, Ben Trigger 8, Luke Harris 7+1, Kenzie Cossey 5, Eli Meadows 3+1, Harrison Rogers 1, Matt Marson r/r.

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Photo credit: TIFFANI GRAVELING