The Pirates put a bit of a squeeze on Mark Lemon' Aces and  showed their "bounceback-ability" by returning to winning ways against the league leaders to not only gain three league points but a big confidence boost after their disappointing Bank Holiday performances.

The 'ReadyPower' Pirates just couldn't find that all important breakthrough against the league leaders Belle Vue that might have gained them a consolation point, as they went down by 8 points in the first of their two Bank Holiday meetings.

The Pirates' Bank Holiday blues extended into their evening contest at Leicester where they came away pointless making it a fruitless day for the Pirates.

Jason Doyle produced a stunning ride to claim the Gorzow GP title  edging out reigning world champion Tai Woffinden, with Chris Holder enduring a tough battle with home favourite Bartosz Zmarzlik for third.

Poole Speedway are saddened to learn of the death of former rider Ronnie Genz who passed away at the age of 86 on Saturday.

The ReadyPower Pirates face a tough Bank Holiday Monday with two on-the-road meetings as they face sides in contrasting positions in the Elite league table.

Even the rain showers that fell from just prior to the start and throughout the early heats could dampen the spirits of the packed Wimborne Stadium as they witnessed the ReadyPower Pirates comprehensively tame the Leicester Lions.

Tickets for the AFC Bournemouth v AC Milan football match to mark the Warren Cummings Testimonial will be available from Poole stadium on Wednesday night (24th) August.

The Pirates saw their five match unbeaten sequence come to an abrupt end as play-off contenders Swindon drew level on league points with a 50-42 home victory.

Poole Speedway are planning a special Celebration of Speedway evening to coincide with their next home meeting on Wednesday 24th August.