PREVIEW: REDCAR v OXFORD (CAB DIRECT KO CUP S/F)

OXFORD have been hit by injury problems ahead of the second leg of their Cab Direct KO Cup semi-final at Redcar tonight (Friday).

The Cheetahs lead by ten points heading into the meeting but will be without both Jordan Jenkins and Cameron Heeps for the return at the ECCO Arena, in addition to long-term absentee Adam Roynon.

Jenkins suffered wrist damage in a crash in the first leg and Heeps has also been ruled out of the return with a wrist problem having come to grief after his final ride on Wednesday, with the visitors bringing in Jacob Hook and operating rider replacement, whilst Jody Scott again replaces Roynon.

Jye Etheridge continues as a guest for Connor Bailey for the Bears, whilst Danny Phillips comes in at No.6 with Ben Trigger on European Under-19 duty in Germany.

Redcar co-promoter Jamie Swales said: “It’s far from over, we performed better (on Wednesday) in comparison to the league match at Oxford and all the pressure is on the Cheetahs.

“Their supporters will be expecting them to go through so it’s our job to go out and spoil the party.”

Oxford star Ashton Boughen, who scored 10+1 in the first leg, said: “I enjoy riding at Redcar. I always try my best and I’ll go there and do the same and I hope I can help to team through to the Final.

“I feel I’m improving all around at the moment. I beat some very good riders in a Testimonial meeting at Poole on Sunday. I’ve shown I can do it anywhere at any track. It’s hard riding at No 3, but I feel I’m improving all the time and I’m also enjoying my riding.”

REDCAR: Charles Wright, Dan Gilkes, Jye Etheridge, Jason Edwards, Danny King, Danny Phillips, Jake Mulford.
OXFORD: Sam Masters, Cameron Heeps r/r, Ashton Boughen, Jacob Hook, Scott Nicholls, Luke Killeen, Jody Scott. No.8: Ashton Vale
SCB Referee: Seth Perkin

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