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KING’S Lynn’s winter signing Troy Batchelor has undergone successful surgery on a broken upper arm.The Australian, who has rejoined the Stars for 2016 ten years after his last stint with the club, suffered the break just before Christmas when riding motocross with team-mate Lewis Rose.Batchelor said: “The doctor said everything went well. I have to go back in a few weeks for an X-ray and check-up. I'll start physio after that.”Stars boss Rob Lyon added: “I'm pleased the surgery went well for Troy and he's on the mend. We wanted to know the full extent of the injury and the outcome before releasing anything. Thankfully it's happened with enough time for him to be ready for the start of our season.”

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SAM Masters has reflected on a positive start to his Australian Championship campaign with second place in the series opener.Wolverhampton and Edinburgh man Masters led the Final at Kurri-Kurri on Saturday before being re-passed by Rohan Tungate, and believes he is well placed to fight for the title over the four rounds.Masters said: “I thought when I hit the front in the final I was set for the win but fair play to Rohan, he was too quick and he thoroughly deserved the victory.“I'm stoked with second overall though after the way I started, and I’m only a couple of points behind Rohan going into the second round at Undera (on Wednesday).”