(SPEEDWAY 1)SWINDON boss Ronnie Russell is happy with his team - despite a lack of competitive action.The Robins host Lakeside in their latest Elite League clash on Thursday at the Abbey Stadium.Said Russell: "Despite the poor weather, I've been pleased by the performances of the Swindon riders. During the limited opportunities they've had, I think the 2010 squad have rode impressively and I'm confident about what the rest of the season might hold."(SPEEDWAY 2)WORKINGTON boss Ian Thomas is predicting a tough weekend against his former club Newcastle.The Comets are at home on Saturday with the return on Tyneside on Sunday - both meetings are in the Premier Trophy.Said Thomas: "This is going to be a tester for us as Newcastle have opened in terrific form, despite a surprise defeat at home to Glasgow."Their away form has been impressive and you can see why a lot of people have tipped them to win the League."

(SPEEDWAY 3)TITLE favourites Poole romped to a 54-39 win over Peterborough in a high profile Elite League clash.Grand Prix star Chris Holder was top scorer with 14 for the Pirates and great rival Troy Batchelor notched 14 for the visitors - including six-points from a tactical ride.Said Poole skipper Davey Watt: "I am stoked to have Havvy in the team to call upon and it was another good night for the team, a good platform to build on."(SPEEDWAY 4)DUDLEY Heathens are looking for a temporary replacement for Ben Taylor who suffered ligament damage to his wrist in their opening night defeat by the USA Dream Team.Taylor crashed heavily early in the meeting and will be out for a month. The club are hoping to have someone in place for their first National League clash with Buxton at Wolves on Tuesday.Boss Will Pottinger said: "With Adam McKinna already ruled out it was a massive blow to us. It seems the old Cradley injury tradition has followed us to Dudley and we're actively searching for a replacement for Ben."(FIXTURES)THURSDAY APRIL 8:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Swindon v Lakeside 7.30 ELITE LEAGUE KO CUP 1st round 1st leg: Ipswich v Wolverhampton 7.30 PREMIER TROPHY: Redcar v Birmingham 7.30, Sheffield v Scunthorpe 7.45 FRIDAY APRIL 9:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Lakeside v Coventry 8pm, Peterborough v Poole 7.30 PREMIER TROPHY: Edinburgh v Berwick 7.30, Scunthorpe v Birmingham 7.30, Somerset v King's Lynn 7.30 BRITISH UNDER-21 QUALIFIER: Plymouth 7.30 SATURDAY APRIL 10:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Eastbourne v Ipswich 7.30 PREMIER TROPHY: Berwick v Edinburgh 7pm, Rye House v Newport 7pm, Stoke v Sheffield 7.30, Workington v Newcastle 6.30 BRITISH UNDER-21 QUALIFIER: Weymouth 7.15CHALLENGE: King's Lynn Young Stars v USA Dream Team 7.30 SUNDAY APRIL 11:PREMIER TROPHY: Glasgow v Berwick 4pm, Newcastle v Workington 5.30, Newport v Rye House 2.30 NATIONAL LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Weymouth 4pm BRITISH UNDER-21 QUALIFIER: Mildenhall 5pmCHALLENGE: USA Dream Team v Team Viking (at Newcastle, follows PT fixture) MONDAY APRIL 12:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Coventry v Poole 7.30, Belle Vue v Eastbourne 7.30 ELITE LEAGUE KO CUP 1st round 2nd leg: Wolverhampton v Ipswich 7.30