Great Danes inspire Robins
Andersen and Kildemand in fine form at Abbey Stadium
By Graeme Bailey - Tweet me: @skygraemebailey. Last Updated: April 17, 2012 6:14pm
Hans Andersen: Undefeated in Swindon win (pic credit Les Aubrey)
Hans Andersen's paid maximum helped Swindon Robins beat the Coventry Bees 54-39 at Abbey Stadium.
Andersen won four heats on the way to 14+1 points and was ably supported by big scoring reserve Peter Kildemand with nine.
The Robins never trailed after the first of Kildemand's three victories in heat two and gradually built their advantage throughout the evening.
RESULTS AND SCORERS:
WOLVERHAMPTON 51
Tai Woffinden 14+1, Freddie Lindgren 11+1, Nicolai Kilndt 9+2, Ty Proctor 9, Thomas Jorgensen 8, Lukasz Sowka 0, Pontus Aspgren R/R
EASTBOURNE 41
Danny King 11+1, Timo Lahti 8+1, Lewis Bridger 7, Cameron Woodward 6+3, Lukasz Dryml 5+2, Denis Gizatullin 4+2, Simon Gustafsson R/R
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SWINDON 54
Hans Andersen 14+1, Simon Stead 10+2, Peter Kildemand 9, Jason Doyle 7+1, Nick Morris 7, Troy Batchelor 5+1, Robin Aspegren 2+1
COVENTRY 39
Edward Kennett 10+1, Chris Harris 9+1, Kenni Larsen 6, Aaron Summers 4+2, Scott Nicholls 4, Adam Roynon 4, Henning Bager 2
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BELLE VUE 41
Charlie Gjedde 12+1, Rory Schlein 8, Linus Eklof 6+3, Adam Skornicki 6+2, Adam Shields 5, Josh Grajczonek 5, Marcel Kajzer 0
LAKESIDE 52
Peter Karlsson 13, Davey Watt 11, Richie Worrall 10+2, Lee Richardson 6+1, Kim Nilsson 6, Stuart Robson 4+1, Robert Mear 1+1
Kildemand had an adventurous night, crashing heavily in heat eight while leading before limping back to the pits. The Dane recovered sufficiently to return to the saddle and win heat 12.
Edward Kennett, with 10+1 points including victory on the tactical ride in heat 10, was the only Bees rider to score double figures.
The Bees suffered horrendous mechanical gremlins with both Scott Nicholls and Kenni Larsen suffering engine failures costing them five points in two consecutive heats.
"I'm really pleased, a good score for myself but more importantly for the team," said Andersen.
"I'm just getting back to enjoying my speedway again. It's like a new start for me with a new club and this team is really good.
"I felt good on the bike and I thought it was a good effort by the whole team, hopefully we can keep it going now we go into some away meetings."
Hammers on top
Lakeside Hammers continue at the top of the table after they claimed a 51-42 success at Belle Vue.
The Aces struggled from the off and amazing managed just four heat wins all evening, with Charlie Gjedde the only home rider hitting double figures.
The Hammers had former Ace Peter Karlsson leading them home with 13, whilst doubling up reserve Richie Worrall grabbed an excellent paid 12.
Belle Vue team boss Jim Lynch said: "The boys are still very short of laps and need as much racing as possible at the moment.
"There were signs that things are improving but every time we forced our way back into the meeting we were unable to cash in with back to back heat wins. At least we didn't get murdered by an in-form side."
Wolves maximum
And finally, Wolverhampton secured maximum points with a 51-41 win over Eastbourne Eagles at Monmore Green.
Wolves rode the meeting under protest due to the make-up of the Eastbourne side with guest Danny King moving to number three, and rider replacement being used for Simon Gustafsson at number one.
Despite their protest, Wolves sealed the win with both Tai Woffinden and Freddie Lindgren unbeaten by an opponent.
Lindgren, however, was involved in a spectacular crash in the last race and was unable to take his place in the rerun thanks to an arm injury.
Boss Peter Adams said: "It was a nasty crash and Freddie has hurt his arm but we expect him to be okay. He looked a bit uncomfortable afterwards and couldn't ride in the rerun.
"We're delighted to pick up the win, it's a nice feeling and there are a lot of plus points to come out of it. It gives us something to build on.
"I don't like singling riders out, but I was particularly pleased with Thomas Jorgensen who came in for Ricky Wells and scored well."
