Post by kingslynnlightning on Jun 19, 2015 10:38:36 GMT
Alain De Guchy (Glastonbury)
Had great back up from his family and club last season but just couldn’t find the speed or consistency to challenge the top riders. If those two things come together for him this season then he could make the semi-finals. It’s not for the lack of trying for this young Channel Islander.
Wayne Josephs (Newmarket)
This Aussie/Brit National had a fantastic first season in the JJ making the finals with ease. His determination will get him to the final again and it would be no surprise if he tops this section. A 9 point average is easily within his reach taking forward into the Academy League.
Chris Holmes (Chantry)
Also made the final last season but after starting the season well dropped off a little towards the end. If he can keep going this time then another final place is in the offing and a good average to take into the AL. It is his final JJ season so needs to go really well.
Lloyd Byford (Bletchley)
Yet another rider who made last season’s final. He is in his last JJ season like Holmes and will have to keep his good form going to attain a decent average to take into the AL. If he rides like last season he should get a 9 point average and easily make the final again.
Alfie Goodwin (Rye)
First JJ season and could find it a struggle in a strong looking section. Rode in the British Youth Championship scoring just a couple of points. Has a good riding style and with a bit of guidance could get amongst the points and surprise the top lads.
Darcy Broad (Bottesford)
Had a good first JJ season. Always around the 6-8 point mark in most of last season’s rounds. If he can push on from there then he should make the top 32 quite comfortably. It wouldn’t take too much improvement for him to make the final and attain a high enough average for AL racing.
Damien Flaherty (Ipswich)
A good looking prospect on the youth scene last season. This young Irish lad scored ten points and finished fourth in the British Youth Championship last season. It will be interesting to see how he goes in this strong section but don’t be surprised if he mixes it with the favourites.
Ethan Ashby (Blunsdon)
First time JJ rider. Good things heard about this lad from Blunsdon. Has had a few spins in second halves and looks like he knows how to handle a bike. Whether he has enough experience yet remains to be seen.
Ryan Betts (Milton Keynes)
Another newbie to the JJ. He was runner-up in the British Youth Championship last season and showed enough to suggest he can hit the ground running and upset a few of the top boys in this section. A semi-final place isn’t out of the question for this young talent.
Nick Turner (Kings Lynn)
In the JJ for the first time. Finished fifth in last year’s youth championship with nine points made up of three wins and two lasts. If he can work on his consistency then he has a chance to score a few points and upset some of the more experienced riders.
Of the unattached riders, Garth Street, Andy Hardinges and Ryan Beckett are giving the JJ a final shot before becoming overage. If they can put their previous experience into practice the they could score some points. Street is probably the best of the three. The other five are all new to the JJ. Aaron Haynes from Wales has been riding well on the youth scene but could not make the youth championship for personal reasons. Irish lad Regan O’Hare has been getting second halves where he can. Jason Jagger is the most interesting of the five. He was the top grasstracker for his age group last season and looked really good in a couple of speedway second halves he had. He could upset a few as the season goes on. Ben Case and Rob Farndon both come from motor cross and could take a while to get to grips with the shale sport.
My top 3:
Wayne Josephs
Chris Holmes
Darcy Broad
Outsider:
Ryan Betts
Please feel free to make any comments and post your own predictions.
Had great back up from his family and club last season but just couldn’t find the speed or consistency to challenge the top riders. If those two things come together for him this season then he could make the semi-finals. It’s not for the lack of trying for this young Channel Islander.
Wayne Josephs (Newmarket)
This Aussie/Brit National had a fantastic first season in the JJ making the finals with ease. His determination will get him to the final again and it would be no surprise if he tops this section. A 9 point average is easily within his reach taking forward into the Academy League.
Chris Holmes (Chantry)
Also made the final last season but after starting the season well dropped off a little towards the end. If he can keep going this time then another final place is in the offing and a good average to take into the AL. It is his final JJ season so needs to go really well.
Lloyd Byford (Bletchley)
Yet another rider who made last season’s final. He is in his last JJ season like Holmes and will have to keep his good form going to attain a decent average to take into the AL. If he rides like last season he should get a 9 point average and easily make the final again.
Alfie Goodwin (Rye)
First JJ season and could find it a struggle in a strong looking section. Rode in the British Youth Championship scoring just a couple of points. Has a good riding style and with a bit of guidance could get amongst the points and surprise the top lads.
Darcy Broad (Bottesford)
Had a good first JJ season. Always around the 6-8 point mark in most of last season’s rounds. If he can push on from there then he should make the top 32 quite comfortably. It wouldn’t take too much improvement for him to make the final and attain a high enough average for AL racing.
Damien Flaherty (Ipswich)
A good looking prospect on the youth scene last season. This young Irish lad scored ten points and finished fourth in the British Youth Championship last season. It will be interesting to see how he goes in this strong section but don’t be surprised if he mixes it with the favourites.
Ethan Ashby (Blunsdon)
First time JJ rider. Good things heard about this lad from Blunsdon. Has had a few spins in second halves and looks like he knows how to handle a bike. Whether he has enough experience yet remains to be seen.
Ryan Betts (Milton Keynes)
Another newbie to the JJ. He was runner-up in the British Youth Championship last season and showed enough to suggest he can hit the ground running and upset a few of the top boys in this section. A semi-final place isn’t out of the question for this young talent.
Nick Turner (Kings Lynn)
In the JJ for the first time. Finished fifth in last year’s youth championship with nine points made up of three wins and two lasts. If he can work on his consistency then he has a chance to score a few points and upset some of the more experienced riders.
Of the unattached riders, Garth Street, Andy Hardinges and Ryan Beckett are giving the JJ a final shot before becoming overage. If they can put their previous experience into practice the they could score some points. Street is probably the best of the three. The other five are all new to the JJ. Aaron Haynes from Wales has been riding well on the youth scene but could not make the youth championship for personal reasons. Irish lad Regan O’Hare has been getting second halves where he can. Jason Jagger is the most interesting of the five. He was the top grasstracker for his age group last season and looked really good in a couple of speedway second halves he had. He could upset a few as the season goes on. Ben Case and Rob Farndon both come from motor cross and could take a while to get to grips with the shale sport.
My top 3:
Wayne Josephs
Chris Holmes
Darcy Broad
Outsider:
Ryan Betts
Please feel free to make any comments and post your own predictions.