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(SPEEDWAY 1)COVENTRY took a massive step towards a play-off place with a thrilling 46-43 Elite League win at Poole.Skipper Chris Harris was in superb form with 14-points - but it was a solid all-round performance from the in-form Bees.Said Harris: "Swindon and Wolves look nailed on for the play-offs but we're looking good. We're working really well as a team as this performance proved, everyone did their bit."(SPEEDWAY 2)TRAVIS McGowan romped to a 15-point maximum to help Elite League leaders Swindon to a hard fought 49-41 win at Belle Vue.With just three races remaining the scores were locked at 36-36 but Alun Rossiter's men staged a fine finish.Said Rossiter: "That was a massive win for us, to take four league points away from home is a big achievement. Travis was a revelation at reserve."(FIXTURES)TUESDAY AUGUST 4:NATIONAL LEAGUE: Isle of Wight v Bournemouth 7.30WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5:PREMIER LEAGUE: Birmingham v Newport 7.30, King's Lynn v Berwick 7.30

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