2024

The Cab Direct Championship clash between the Workington Comets and The Gladiators tonight is postponed. The current weather is poor with no signs of improvement.

A new date will be confirmed as soon as possible.

The Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators returned to winning ways with a 53-37 victory over the Berwick Bandits in the Cab Direct Championship, a scoreline which also saw the home team take the aggregate bonus point. 

After losing the re-run of the opening heat 2-4, The Gladiators then took control of the meeting, taking heat advantages in 8 of the 14 remaining heats, with Joe Thompson delivering his best return at The Coliseum, with 11 points from reserve.

Dan Thompson also continued his rich vein of form, top scoring with 12+1, backed by brother Joe and guest Troy Batchelor with 10+1, whilst Ben Barker suffered another crash for the second week running, following a coming together with Drew Kemp in heat 7, which saw the Gladiators skipper leave the track in an ambulance.

Scores and heat results

Plymouth Gladiators = 53 (95)

1. Troy Batchelor (G) – 2, 2’, 3, 3, 0 = 10+1

2. Alfie Bowtell – 0, 3, 3, 1, FX = 7

3. Dan Thompson – 2’, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3 = 12+1

4. Kyle Newman – 3, 0, 1’, 2’, 2’ = 8+3

5. Ben Barker – 2 = 2 (WITHDRAWN)

6. Joe Thompson – 3, 3, 1, 1, 3 = 11

7. Jacob Hook – 2’, 1’, 0 = 3+2

Berwick Bandits = 37 (84)

1. Lewis Kerr – 3, 2’, 2’, 2, 1 = 10+2

2. Jason Edwards (G) – 1, 3, 1’, 3, 2 = 10+1

3. Drew Kemp – 1, 2, 0, 0 = 3

4. Danyon Hume – 0, 0, 2, 0 = 2

5. Zach Cook (G) – 3, 1, 3, 0, 1’ = 8+1

6. Freddy Hodder – 0, 0, 0 = 0

7. Paul Starke (G) – 1, 0, 2, 1 = 4

Heat Results

Heat 01 Re-Run: Kerr, Batchelor, Edwards, Bowtell 2-4, 52.43

Heat 02: J. Thompson, Hook, Starke, Hodder 5-1, 7-5, 54.45

Heat 03: Newman, D. Thompson, Kemp, Hume 5-1, 12-6, 54.05

Heat 04: Cook, Barker, Hook, Starke 3-3, 15-9, 52.98

Heat 05: Edwards, Kerr, D. Thompson, Newman 1-5, 16-14, 53.84

Heat 06: Bowtell, Batchelor, Cook, Hodder 5-1, 21-15, 53.45

Heat 07 Re-Run: J. Thompson, Kemp, D. Thompson, Hume 4-2, 25-17, 54.26

Heat 08: Bowtell, Starke, Edwards, Hook 3-3, 28-20, 53.82

Heat 09: Cook, D. Thompson, Newman, Hodder 3-3, 31-23, 53.30

Heat 10: Batchelor, Hume, Bowtell, Kemp 4-2, 35-25, 53.07

Heat 11: Edwards, Kerr, J. Thompson, Bowtell (FX) 1-5, 36-30, Awarded

Heat 12: D. Thompson, Kerr, J. Thompson, Kemp 4-2, 40-32, 53.07

Heat 13: Batchelor, Newman, Kerr, Cook 5-1, 45-33, 53.92

Heat 14: J. Thompson, Newman, Starke, Hume 5-1, 50-34, 53.57

Heat 15 Re-Run: D. Thompson, Edwards, Cook, Batchelor 3-3, 53-37, 52.75

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The Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators return to Tuesday night, Cab Direct action at the Coliseum when they take on the Berwick Bandits (11th June. Gates 5.45pm, tapes up 7pm)

The Gladiators who will be looking to return to winning ways following their narrow defeat against Redcar, welcome back skipper Ben Barker following his crash last week against the Bears, whilst Dan Thompson returns after suffering from covid.  Troy Batchelor again guests in place of Nico Covatti.

The Bandits are suffering from their own injury crisis, with skipper Rory Schlein expected to be ruled out for the season following a crash at Scunthorpe. Zach Cook comes in as a guest, whilst former Gladiators Jason Edwards and Paul Starke come in for the injured Jye Etheridge and Bastian Borke.

Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators

1.  Troy Batchelor ( Guest), 2. Alfie Bowtell 3. Dan Thompson 4. Kyle Newman 5. Ben Barker 6.  Joe Thompson 7. Jacob Hook

Berwick Bandits

1. Lewis Kerr 2. Jason Edwards (Guest) 3. Drew Kemp 4. Danyon Hume 5.  Zach Cook (Guest) 6. Freddy Hodder 7. Paul Starke (Guest)

Meeting Info:

Gates Open: 5:45pm

Tapes Up: 7pm

Admission: (Cash only at the gate, no cards)

Adults Seating £20

Adults Standing £18

11-17 Years £11

Under 11 Free.For those unable to attend, the meeting will be streamed on Gladiators live – click here for full information. Please note this is the only official stream, all other links are spam, please do not click them.

The Plymouth Gladiators suffered a narrow 43-47 defeat against the Redcar Bears, in another competitive meeting at the Coliseum.

Already missing the inform Dan Thompson (suffering with Covid), the Gladiators then lost Ben Barker following a fall in his opening heat 4 ride, with the skipper eventually withdrawing on medical grounds.

Despite the setback, the remaining Gladiators battled hard, keeping hopes of a draw alive until the last heat of the meeting, before the Bears skipper Charles Wright took the checkered flag to secure the away victory.   Alfie Bowtell top scored for The Gladiators with 13+2, back by guest Troy Batchelor with 12+1.

Plymouth Gladiators : 43

1. Troy Batchelor (G) – 2, 2′, 3, 3, 2 = 12+1

2. Alfie Bowtell – 1′, 3, 3, 2, 1, 2, 1′ = 13+2

3. Dan Thompson – R/R (AB-3, JT-0, JT-0, KN-2 = 5)

4. Kyle Newman – 1, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1′ = 8+1

5. Ben Barker – Fx, 0 = 0 Withdrawn

6. Joe Thompson – 3, 0, 0, 0, 1′, 2 = 6+1

7. Jacob Hook – 1, 2, 1, 0 = 4

Redcar Bears : 47

1. Charles Wright – 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3 = 17

2. Connor Bailey – 0, 2′, 3, 0 = 5+1

3. Dan Gilkes – 0, 2′, 0, 3, 0 = 5+1

4. Jason Edwards – 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 0 = 11

5. Danny King – R/R (BT-3, JE-1, CW-3, DG-0 = 7)

6. Ben Trigger – 2, 3, Fx, 1, 1, 0 = 7

7. Jake Mulford – 0, 1, 1 = 2

8. Kai Ward –

Heat Results

Gladiators win toss and take gates 1&3.

Heat 01: Wright, Batchelor, Bowtell, Bailey 3-3 (3-3) 53.25

Heat 02: J Thompson, Trigger, Hook, Mulford 4-2 (7-5) 54.92

Heat 03: Bowtell, Edwards, Newman, Gilkes 4-2 (11-7) 54.05

Heat 04: Trigger, Hook, Mulford, Barker (Fx) 2-4 (13-11) 54.39

Heat 05: Wright, Bailey, Newman, J Thompson 1-5 (14-16) 53.35

Heat 06: Re-run Bowtell, Batchelor, Edwards, Trigger (Fx) 5-1 19-17

Heat 07: Edwards, Gilkes, Hook, Barker 1-5 20-22 53.90

Heat 08: Bailey, Bowtell, Trigger, J Thompson 2-4 22-26 55.72

Heat 09: Wright, Newman, Mulford, J Thompson 2-4 24-30 53.02

Heat 10: Batchelor, Edwards, Bowtell, Gilkes 4-2 28-32 52.55

Heat 11: Wright, Bowtell, J Thompson, Bailey 3-3 31-35 54.08

Heat 12: Gilkes, Newman, Trigger, Hook 2-4 33-39 53.84

Heat 13: Batchelor, Wright, Newman, Gilkes 4-2 37-41 53.08

Heat 14: Edwards, J Thompson, Newman, Trigger 3-3 40-44 53.96

Heat 15: Wright, Batchelor, Bowtell, Edwards 3-3 43-47 53.85

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The Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators return to Tuesday night Cab Direct Championship action, when they take on the Redcar Bears (Gates 5.45pm, tapes up 7pm)

The Gladiators will be looking to bounce back following their spirited defeat at home against the Poole Pirates on Saturday.  Troy Batchelor comes in as a guest for Nico Covatti, whilst the Gladiators will run rider replacement for the in-form Dan Thompson, who withdrew from Saturdays British U21 title, suffering from Covid.

Former Gladiators Jason Edwards, Connor Bailey, Ben Trigger and Dan Gilkes all return to the Coliseum with The Bears, who operate rider replacement for the injured Danny King.

Teams:

Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators 

1 Troy Batchelor (G) 2. Alfie Bowtell 3. Rider replacement for Dan Thompson 4. Kyle Newman 5.Ben Barker (Captain) . 6. Joe Thompson 7. Jacob Hook. Team Manager Garry May

Redcar “Agilia” Bears

1. Charles Wright (Captain) 2 Connor Bailey 3 Dan Gilkes 4 Jason Edwards 5 Rider replacement for Danny King 6. Ben Trigger 7 Jake Mulford Team Manager Gavin Parr

Meeting Info:

Gates Open: 5:45pm

Tapes Up: 7pm

Admission: (Cash only at the gate)

Adults Seating £20

Adults Standing £18

11-17 Years £10

Under 11 Free.For those unable to attend, the meeting will be streamed on Gladiators live – click here for full information. Please note this is the only official stream, all other links are spam, please do not click them.

The Poole Pirates reached the BSN series semi-finals with a 47-43 victory over a depleted Plymouth Gladiators, in an entertaining meeting at The Coliseum

The Pirates also took the bonus point winning 105-75 on aggregate.  Dan Thompson top scored for the Gladiators with 13, backed by skipper Ben Barket with 11+2 and reserve Joe Thompson with an impressive 8+1

Plymouth Gladiators = 43 (75)

1. Nico Covatti R/R

2. Alfie Bowtell – 2, 1′, 2, 2, 0 = 7+1

3. Dan Thompson – 2, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2 = 13

4. Jason Garrad (G) – 0, 0, R = 0

5. Ben Barker – 1′, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1′ = 11+2

6. Joe Thompson – 3, 1, 1′, 0, 0, 3 = 8+1

7. Jacob Hook – 1, 1, 1′, 1′ = 4+2

Poole Pirates = 47 (105)

1. Richard Lawson – 3, 2, 3, 3, 3 = 14

2. Sam Hagon – 0, 1′, 3, 0 – 4+1

3. Zach Cook – 3, 2, 1, 1 = 7

4. Tom Brennan – 1, 0, 3, 2, R = 6

5. Ben Cook – 2, 3, 3, X = 8

6. Tobias Thomsen – 2, 0, X, 3, 2′, 1′ = 8+2

7. Max Perry – 0, 0, 0, 0 = 0

Heat Results

Heat 01: Lawson, Bowtell, Barker, Hagon. 3-3

Heat 02: J Thompson, Thomsen, Hook, Perry. (4-2)…7-5

Heat 03: Z Cook, D Thompson, Brennan, Garrad. (2-4)…9-9

Heat 04: Barker, B Cook, Hook, Perry. (4-2)…13-11

Heat 05: D Thompson, Lawson, Hagon, Garrad. (3-3)…16-14

Heat 06: B Cook, D Thompson, Bowtell, Thomsen. (3-3)…19-17

Heat 07: Barker, Z Cook, J Thompson, Brennan. (4-2)…23-19

Heat 08: Hagon, Bowtell, Hook, Perry. (3-3)…26-22

Heat 09: B Cook, D Thompson, J Thompson, Perry. (3-3)…29-25

Heat 10: Brennan, Bowtell, Z Cook, J Thompson. (2-4)…31-29

Heat 11: Lawson, Barker, Hook, Hagon. (3-3)…34-32

Heat 12: Thomsen, D Thompson, Z Cook, J Thompson. (2-4)…36-36

Heat 13 (Re-Run): Lawson, Thomsen, Barker, Bowtell. (1-5)…37-41

Heat 14: J Thompson, Brennan, Thomsen, Garrad (Retired). (3-3)…40-44

Heat 15: Lawson, D Thompson, Barker, Brennan (Retired). (3-3)…43-47

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The Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators return to BSN action tonight, when they take on The Poole Pirates  at the Coliseum. (gates 5.45pm – Tapes up 7pm)

The re-arranged clash, following the rain off last week will finalise the BSN Southern group, with a place in the semi-final up for grabs.

The Gladiators revert to rider replacement for number one Nico Covatti who is still struggling with a leg injury after attempting to return to track action at Wimborne last week, whilst with Oxford Chargers rider Jason Garrad comes in for Kyle Newman who is unavailable, with no facility for his absence.

The Pirates are at full strength, with Sam Hagon moving into the main body of the tem with Tobias Thomsen at reserve.

Teams 

Plymouth Gladiators

1.R/R or Guest for Nico Covatti 2. Alfie Bowtell 3. Dan Thompson, 4. Jason Garrad 5. Ben Barker 6. Joe Thompson 7.Jacob Hook. Team Manager: Garry May 

Poole Pirates

1.Richard Lawson 2. Sam Hagon 3. Zach Cook 4. Tom Brennan 5. Ben Cook 6. Tobias Thomsen 7. Max Perry. Team Manager:  Neil Middleditch

Meeting Info:

Gates Open: 5:45pm

Tapes Up: 7pm

Admission: (Cash only at the gate)

Adults Seating £20

Adults Standing £18

11-17 Years £10

Under 11 Free.

For those unable to attend, the meeting will be streamed on the British Speedway Network – click here for full information. Please note this is the only official stream, all other links are spam, please do not click them.

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The Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators suffered a tough night at Wimborne Road, losing 58-32 against The Poole Pirates in the BSN Series Southern.

The Gladiators were holding their own and were only four points down after heat 6, but the Pirates took command of the second half of the meeting, delivering heat advantages in seven of the remaining races.

Dan Thompson continued his impressive start to the season, top scoring with 10, backed by skipper Ben Barker with 8(+1) whilst reserves Joe Thompson and Jacob Hook chipped in with 5+2 and 5+1 respectively.  The returning Nico Covatti withdrew from the meeting after two rides.

The return leg takes place at the Coliseum tomorrow (25th May), with tapes up at 7pm.

Poole Pirates = 58

1. Richard Lawson – 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 = 15

2. Tobias Thomsen – 1, 0, 2′, 1 = 4+1

3. Tom Brennan – 3, 3, 2, 3, 1 = 12

4. Zach Cook – 1, 2′, 1′, 3 = 7+2

5. Ben Cook – 3, 1, 3, 2′ = 9+1

6. Sam Hagon – 1, 3, 3, 2′, 2′ = 11+2

7. Max Perry – 0, 0, 0 = 0

Plymouth Gladiators = 32

1. Nico Covatti – R, R = 0 WITHDRAWN

2. Alfie Bowtell – 2, 1, 0, 0 = 3

3. Dan Thompson – 2, 2, 2, 2, 0, 2 = 10

4. Kyle Newman – 0, R, 1 = 1

5. Ben Barker – 2, 1′, 3, 0, 1, 1, R = 8+1

6. Joe Thompson – 2′, 2, 0, 1′ = 5+2

7. Jacob Hook – 3, 1′, 1, 0 = 5+1

Heat Results

Heat 01: Lawson, Bowtell, Thomsen, Covatti (Retired). 4-2

Heat 02: Hook, J Thompson, Hagon, Perry. (1-5)…5-7

Heat 03: Brennan, D Thompson, Z Cook, Newman. (4-2)…9-9

Heat 04: B Cook, Barker, Hook, Perry. (3-3)…12-12

Heat 05: Brennan, Z Cook, Bowtell, Covatti (Retired). (5-1)…17-13

Heat 06: Lawson, J Thompson, Barker, Thomsen. (3-3)…20-16

Heat 07: Hagon, D Thompson, B Cook, Newman (Retired). (4-2)…24-18

Heat 08: Hagon, Thomsen, Hook, Bowtell. (5-1)…29-19

Heat 09: Barker, Brennan, Z Cook, J Thompson. (3-3)…32-22

Heat 10: Lawson, D Thompson, Thomsen, Barker. (4-2)…36-24

Heat 11: B Cook, Hagon, Barker, Bowtell. (5-1)…41-25

Heat 12: Brennan, D Thompson, J Thompson, Perry. (3-3)…44-28

Heat 13: Lawson, B Cook, Barker, D Thompson. (5-1)…49-29

Heat 14: Z Cook, Hagon, Newman, Hook. (5-1)…54-30

Heat 15: Lawson, D Thompson, Brennan, Barker (Retired). (4-2)…58-32

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The Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators travel to Wimborne Road tonight to take on the Poole Pirates, boosted by the news of the return of Number 1 Nico Covatti.

As announced by Team Manager Garry May on Gladiators TV, the BSN Southern Series clash will see the Gladiators race with their full 1-7 for the first time this season.  The return leg takes place at The Coliseum this coming Saturday (25th May) with Tapes up at 7pm

Teams for Wimborne Road (tapes up 7.30pm)

Poole ‘Wessex Marine’ Pirates 

1 Richard Lawson 2 Tobias Thomsen 3 Tom Brennan 4 Zach Cook 5 Ben Cook (Capt) 6 Sam Hagon 7 Max Perry  Team Manager:  Neil Middleditch 

Plymouth ‘ProwPark’ Gladiators:

1 Nico Covatti 2 Alfie Bowtell 3 Dan Thompson 4 Kyle Newman 5 Ben Barker (Capt) 6 Joe Thompson 7 Jacob Hook Team Manager:  Garry May

Image: Gladiators TV

The Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators delivered another promising away performance, with a narrow 47-42 defeat against The Berwick Bandits in the Cab Direct Championship.

Guest Connor Mountain top scored with 13+1 backed by Ben Barker with 12+2.

Berwick = 47

1. Lewis Kerr – WITHDRAWN

2. Danyon Hume – 1, TX, 2, 3, 0 = 6

3. Jye Etheridge – 3, 1′, FX, 1′, 2′, 0 = 7+3

4. Drew Kemp – 2′, 2, 2, 0, 2′ = 8+2

5. Rory Schlein – 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1 = 15

6. Freddy Hodder – 0, 0, 0 = 0

7. Bastian Borke – 3, 1, TX, 1′, 3, 3 = 11+1

Plymouth = 42

1. Connor Mountain (G) – 2, 3, 3, 1′, 1, 3 = 13+1

2. Alfie Bowtell – 0, 0, 3, 2 = 5

3. Dan Thompson – 0, 2, 2, 1 = 5

4. Kyle Newman – 1, 1′, 1′, 1 = 4+2

5. Ben Barker – 2, 2′, 3, 3, 2′ = 12+2

6. Joe Thompson – 2, 0, 0 = 2

7. Jacob Hook – 1′, 0, 0, 0 = 1+1

Heat Results

Heat 01: Schlein, Mountain, Hume, Bowtell 4-2 65.4

Heat 02: Borke, J.Thompson, Hook, Hodder 3-3 (7-5) 66.5

Heat 03: Etheridge, Kemp, Newman, D.Thompson 5-1 (12-6) 67.7

Heat 04: Schlein, Barker, Borke, Hook 4-2 (16-8) 66.9 

Heat 05: Mountain, Kemp, Etheridge, Bowtell 3-3 (19-11) 65.8

Heat 06: Mountain, Barker, Borke (TX), Etheridge (FX) 0-5 (19-16) 66.9

Heat 07: Schlein, D.Thompson, Newman, Hodder 3-3 (22-19) 66.0

Heat 08: Bowtell, Hume, Borke, J.Thompson 3-3 (25-22) 67.0

Heat 09: Barker, Kemp, Etheridge, Hook 3-3 (28-25) 66.9

Heat 10: Hume, D.Thompson, Newman, Kemp 3-3 (31-28) 66.5

Heat 11: Schlein, Bowtell, Mountain, Hodder 3-3 (34-31) 66.6

Heat 12: Borke, Etheridge, D.Thompson, J.Thompson 5-1 (39-32) 67.8 

Heat 13: Barker, Schlein, Mountain, Hume 2-4 (41-36) 67.0

Heat 14: Borke, Kemp, Newman, Hook 5-1 (46-37) 67.1

Heat 15: Mountain, Barker, Schlein, Etheridge 1-5 (47-42) 

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Image credit: Daniel Liam