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PETERBOROUGH produced a sensational fightback to sink Sheffield in the first leg of their Premier League play-offs quarter-final.The Panthers were on the receiving end of a hat-trick of 5-1s in the opening three races of their grudge match against the Tigers.But they delivered a rousing revival at Owlerton spearheaded by maximum man Ben Barker to turn a 12-point deficit into a 46-44 victory.Barker carded an 18-point full house whilst David Bellego picked up 11+1 for the Tigers. The date for the return fixture is yet to be confirmed.Panthers boss Carl Johnson said: “It wasn’t the ideal start by any means, but it is not the first time we have started a meeting slowly and I always felt we could come back at Sheffield.“I can't praise Ben enough. He is a great lad on and off the track who helps all his team-mates and wins races himself. Everyone deserves praise though for playing a part in what turned out to be a very good night“We’re only halfway there. We have to forget about this meeting now and focus on winning the second leg as well. If we do that we will be in the semi-finals and that’s what everyone wants.”Sheffield captain Jason Garrity said: “I'm absolutely gutted that we let the lead slip after starting so well. Three 5-1s was a fantastic way to start the meeting, but then Peterborough suddenly starting gating and got themselves into it.“It's not good to be beaten at home but two points is nothing. We can turn that around in one race and we will give Peterborough a good run for their money at their place.”
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GREAT Britain’s Stefan Nielsen heads out to the Czech Republic this weekend to compete in the third and final round of the 2015 FIM World Under-21 Final.Nielsen said: “These World Finals have been fantastic experience for me, it has given me a taste of riding in top international meetings, and as this is my last year at Under-21 Level, I am keen now to push on with my career, and in the not too distant future I hope to be able to represent GB at senior level.“These World Finals have been very tough meetings, but I believe I have done myself and my sponsors proud so far by finishing about halfway in the first two rounds, which has included a race win in each event, which at this level is no easy task.“I go in to tomorrow’s meeting in good form and confident that again I make everyone who has supported me proud of my achievements.“This is again a new venue to me, so I will go to practice with an open mind and get the right set-up for the meeting, and try and get at least a top eight finish.“I would like to thank all my sponsors, mechanics, my family and everyone who has helped me this year, without them none of this would have been possible. Also thank-you to the BSPA, SCB and ACU for their continued support.”
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AT the second attempt the 2015 Mitas British Youth Championship heads to Rye House on Sunday afternoon.This is now Round 5 of this season’s series, after the previous round at Hoddesdon was rained-off at the end of July.As with every round so far this season, there will be yet another great attendance of riders - with 40 riders competing over the four classes, which means - including a final for each class - 44 races in total.In this six-round series, round 6 is at Northside on the 26th September, but two riders can be crowned British Champion this coming Sunday - as Jack Parkinson, who has won every round of the 500cc class to date, needs a third place in the final to be confirmed Champion, and Tom Brennan in the 250cc class needs to finish second on the day.GB Youth boss Neil Vatcher said: “There is still plenty to race for, not only the two British Titles, but also for the final rostrum places in both classes, as there are still a number of riders vying for the silver and bronze medals in both classes.“As well as the British Championships, the two support classes of 150cc and 125cc will also be great to watch, as the small Rye House venue is an ideal track for these small machines to race at.”The action all starts at 5pm.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19:GOLD CUP S/F 1st leg: Rye House v Eastbourne 7pm
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20: GOLD CUP S/F 2nd leg: Eastbourne v Rye House 2pmBRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP Round 5: Rye House 5pm
