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THOMAS H Jonasson has told Edinburgh he needs to take a break from British racing.The talented young Swede has a demanding schedule and he admits he is struggling to handle it.He said: "I can't handle riding in three countries at the moment. I know a lot of people will be angry, I am very sorry. I would like to return to Edinburgh after a break, if that's what they want."

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SWINDON will be without Matej Zagar for their Knockout Cup clash with Lakeside at Blunsdon on Thursday.The Slovenian has to race in a re-arranged meeting in Poland - and Swindon bosses fully understand his dilemma.Co-promoter Gary Patchett said: "After speaking with both Matej and his representative I categorically refute any suggestion that he had any choice in the matter. He is extremely disappointed about the situation."

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THURSDAY JUNE 11:

ELITE LEAGUE KO CUP SEMI-FINAL: Swindon v Lakeside 7.30PREMIER LEAGUE: Sheffield v Birmingham 7.45NATIONAL LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Scunthorpe 7.30STARS OF TOMORROW: Redcar 7.30

FRIDAY JUNE 12:

ELITE LEAGUE KO CUP SEMI-FINAL: Lakeside v Swindon 8pmPREMIER LEAGUE: Edinburgh v Newcastle 7.30, Newport v Glasgow 7pm,Scunthorpe v Birmingham 7pmPREMIER LEAGUE KO CUP: Somerset v Rye House 7.30NATIONAL LEAGUE: Scunthorpe v Bournemouth (follows PL fixture)CHALLENGE: Plymouth v National League Select 7.30 

SATURDAY JUNE 13:

PREMIER LEAGUE: Stoke v Scunthorpe 7.30, Workington v Newport 7pmPREMIER LEAGUE KO CUP: Rye House v Somerset 7pmPREMIER TROPHY: Berwick v Sheffield 7pmNATIONAL LEAGUE: King's Lynn v Isle of Wight 7.30BRITISH UNDER-15 CHAMPIONSHIP Round 3: Weymouth 7.15

SUNDAY JUNE 14:PREMIER LEAGUE: Glasgow v Newport 4pm, Newcastle v King's Lynn 6.30NATIONAL LEAGUE: Buxton v Mildenhall 3pm, Newport v Plymouth 2.30