Pirates power past Bandits to continue impressive run

Pirates duo Zach Cook and Richard Lawson led from the front as they thumped Berwick 55-35 to keep up their impressive run of form.

Skipper Cook totalled 13+1 from five rides, while Lawson (pictured) again registered a paid maximum (13+2) as Poole recorded their fourth win in a row in all competitions.

The hardworking Paul Starke (9+2) put in a workmanlike display, taking a maximum seven rides after a first-bend spill meant Darryl Ritchings had to be withdrawn from the meeting after heat two.

Former British champion Craig Cook (10+1) top scored for the bandits, but Poole extended to five points their advantage on top of the SGB Championship – the win having also sealed them the aggregate bonus point.

?? FOUR LAPS. NO BREATHING ROOM.

?? Richard Lawson and Craig Cook go bar-to-bar in a duel right to the flag!

??? Witness the next showdown at Wimborne Road ?? https://t.co/85c4eQwT7t

??‍?? #PiratePride pic.twitter.com/Snh0mFdpRH

— Poole Pirates Speedway (@poolespeedway) June 18, 2025

Next up for Pirates is a home clash against second-placed Glasgow Tigers at Wimborne Road on Wednesday, July 2 (7.30pm).

The fixture is also set to be the debut in Poole colours for exciting prospect William Cairns at reserve.

(Picture: Taylor Lanning Photography)