Oxford Cheetahs v Edinburgh Monarchs

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OXFORD maintained their unbeaten record at the top of the Cab Direct Championship with a 54-36 win over Edinburgh at Cowley.

Skipper Scott Nicholls kept up his stunning run of form throughout the season so far with 16+1 from six rides as the Cheetahs overcame the absence of broken collarbone victim Lewis Kerr.

Jordan Jenkins added 11 and Sam Masters picked up 10+1 for the home side, whilst the Monarchs battled hard led by Craig Cook with 13 points.

Jenkins said: “It was another great performance from the whole team tonight. All the boys came good, while the track was similar to last week and it’s always nice to have a bit of consistency.

“We’re keeping a healthy lead at the top of the table, and we are where we want to be, before it starts all over again in the play-offs.”

Monarchs boss John Campbell said: “The performance was much more competitive than the final score suggests.

“Craig Cook was at his terrific best including an excellent win in what was a sensational heat 13.

“Josh Pickering was trying everything to get more speed from his bike and I am certain that he will be back scoring more points very soon.”

CAB DIRECT CHAMPIONSHIP
OXFORD 54: Scott Nicholls 16+1, Jordan Jenkins 11, Cameron Heeps 10+1, Sam Masters 10+1, Henry Atkins 6+1, Ryan Kinsley 1, Jody Scott (No8) 0, Lewis Kerr r/r
EDINBURGH 36: Craig Cook 13, Josh Pickering 7, Lasse Fredriksen 6+1, Kye Thomson 5, Bastian Borke 4+1, Dayle Wood 1+1, Paco Castagna r/r

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