Edinburgh Academy v Middlesbrough Tigers

EDINBURGH opened their WSRA National League campaign with a convincing 57-33 win over Middlesbrough at Armadale.

The Monarchs Academy had five of their six riders on the night in double figures, which included an impressive debut from James Shanes who scored 13+1.

Having replaced the injured Vinnie Foord, Shanes dropped his only point to Ace Pijper in Heat 5, with the Tigers skipper reeling off four wins before losing out to Shanes and Jordy Loftus in Heat 15.

Shanes said: “I was persuaded by Scott (Wilson) to come and I am glad I did, the team and everyone was lovely.

“It’s been a good day really. The last race with Ace was good, I lost my steel shoe but I really enjoyed my riding.”

Loftus (12+1), Dayle Wood (11+1), Ben Whalley (10+3) and Jamie Halder (10+2) were all in the big points for the home side, with Pijper scoring 13 for the visitors.

WSRA NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE
EDINBURGH 57: James Shanes 13+1, Jordy Loftus 12+1, Dayle Wood 11+1, Ben Whalley 10+3, Jamie Halder 10+2, Anika Loftus 1, Connor Coles r/r
MIDDLESBROUGH 33: Ace Pijper 13, Charlie Southwick 6, Jade Mudgway 6, Harry Sadler 5+1, Seth Norman 3+2, Stene Pijper 0, Alex Spooner 0

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