Events: 13 August 2012
Exeter raised their league title aspirations with a narrow victory against fellow contenders Newport at the Marsh Barton circuit.
Welsh hopes were finally dashed late in the match when key rider Jack Harrold was match banned and his absence from the next match at Southampton will put added pressure on his team mates. Welsh international Mark Carmichael was the top rider on the day but the home side had the better balance and greater strength in depth.
There were no such pressures for Poole who stepped up their league championship challenge with a comfortable win against Hellingly. Neil Hollebon was once again in a class of his own for the Lions but he had to admit second best to reigning British junior champion Arron Morgan who delighted home fans with a well executed pass in heat 13.
Results
Exeter 89: David Hooper 17, Craig Nethercott 15, Aaron Herbert 15, Richard Bessant 12, Andrew Yard 9, Dave Murphy 8, Andrew Yard 9, Rob Geach 8, Andy Collett 5.
Newport 84: Mark Carmichael 17, Chris Davies 17, Oli Sidwick 15, Nicky Evans 10, Jack Harrold 8, (Match ban), Joe Lewis 7, Dean Bonnici 6, Colin Simmons 4.
Poole 106: Arron Morgan 18, Leyton Glover 18, Ben Donohue 15, Wil Bristowe 15, Aaron Smith 13, Luke Armes 13, Chris Shylock 8, Kieren Yeatman 7.
Hellingly 72: Neil Hollebon 23, Stephen Archer 14, Martin Hollebon 12, Jesse Moore 10, Tristian Bassett 6, Eddie Ridley 5, Micky Stretton 1, Etienne Patel 1.
Division 2
Exeter 67: Lauren Hookway 11, Dan Winchester 11, Aaron Coles 10, Will Tidball 7, Connor Tucker 7, Jack Herbert 5, Owen Tidball 5, Sam Riddle 3.
Newport 60: Ryan Evans 14, Jacob Soper 14, Kevin Greaves 12, Dean Bonnici 11, Rebecca Davies 5, Lee Bonnici 3, Joe Sidwick 1.
Poole 72: Shane Hanmer 14 Jay Briggs 14 Alex Lane 12 Niall Instone 8 Kristina Mines 7 Callum Smith 6 Sam Lane 6 Caris Glover 5.
Hellingly 48: Etienne Patel 12, Michael Stretton 10, Tristian Bassett 9, Phoebe Kemp 6, Kelsey Dugard 5, Richard Ball 3, Josh Goble 2.
