LATER START FOR BANDITS

BERWICK have acted to put the start-time of Saturday’s home clash with Poole back by half an hour to 7.30pm.

The Bandits have made the move in order to allow supporters the opportunity to make it to Shielfield Park if they have also been attending the GB v Rest of the World Test Match at Glasgow in the afternoon.

Promoter Gary Flint said: “We operate under very strict planning conditions which impose a 9.30pm curfew on Saturday racing which is why, traditionally, we have always begun meetings at 7pm. But it makes sense to try give those travelling from Ashfield an extra half hour.

“Our track staff are pretty experienced at keeping the show moving – we regularly fit 30 heats in under three hours on Championship/NDL double headers and we employ two paramedics and two ambulances to try and keep delays to a minimum in the event of any injuries.

“However, I would urge anyone coming from the Glasgow meeting to book their tickets online, which will get them into the stadium with the minimum of delay when they arrive.”