CUBS CONSOLIDATE SECOND

LEICESTER’S National Development League side consolidated second place in the table with a 57-32 win over Plymouth.

Connor Coles top-scored for the Lion Cubs with 13 from five rides, whilst skipper Joe Thompson (12+1) and brother Dan (10+1) were also in double figures as the home side made it three successive wins on their own circuit.

Guest Alfie Bowtell scored 11 for the Centurions with wins in Heats 13 and 15.

Leicester boss Dave Howard said: “With the replacements Plymouth had to put in, we were expected to continue our good run at home, and we had good performances throughout the meeting.

“Tom (Spencer) had a bit of misfortune with his bike in his first race, but everybody got some good points and it was a nice comfortable win.

“The key is to be in the top four positions, so we want to keep the home wins going and not give any ‘losing’ points to the away teams.”

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