Leicester Monarchs picked up their third away win of the season after beating Norfolk by 100 points to 78 on Sunday.

With both sides chasing the league leaders Horspath, this was an important match and the result ensured that Leicester moved into second place in the table.

Though it was a less than confident start for the Monarchs who found themselves behind after three heats, they soon gained their composure to finish strongly to take Norfolk’s unbeaten home record.

Leicester’s World Champion, David Hemsley led the way with five wins and he received good support from Mark Whitehead, Nigel Wragg and Jim Waring.

Leicester scorers: Mark Whitehead 15+2, Mark Newey 14+1, David Hemsley 20, Norman Venson 7+1, Kevin Burns 11, Craig Marchant 9+1, Jim Waring 10+3 and Nigel Wragg 14+1.

Leicester’s combination team moved one step nearer to winning the league after securing a 67 points to 59 victory against Norfolk.

No visiting team had previously won at the Norwich track but the Monarchs set about the task with confidence that comes with being league leaders.

Buoyed by two early maximums, Leicester held the upper hand and secured the two match points before the final heat on a track that many of them were riding for the first time.

Tom Sensicall turned in another top class performance along with Nicky Whitehead, Rob Jones, Declan Crouch and James Harrison also making telling contributions.

Leicester scorers: Nicky Whitehead 11+2, Rob Jones 11, Paul Hunt 8, Declan Crouch 12, James Harrison 11+1, Tom Sensicall 13+2 and Robbie Venson 1.

Alan Jones