Although the Rockets kept things tight by providing the following three heat-winners, they never seriously troubled the Rebels, who then recorded three consecutive 4-2 heat advantages, to take a 10-point lead into the second half of the meeting. Rye House hopes were raised in heat eight, when Steve Boxall and Adam Roynon took advantage of a poor start by both of the Somerset riders, to post the Rockets' only true heat advantage of the night. Their joy was short-lived, however, as the impressive Stephan Katt and Emil Kramer combined for a second maximum heat win for the home side. Rebels in controlFrom thereon in, it was mainly a case of damage limitation for the visitors, who only fell a further two points behind the Rebels over the final six heats.  | | Emil Kramer leads Stephan Katt and Adam Roynon |
Despite the Rebels appearing to be in control of this meeting from the off, there was no lack of action on the track. In heat 13, Rockets' number one Ed Kennett thwarted Glenn Cunningham's renowned outside moves at every opportunity - that was until Cunningham suddenly produced a masterly cut back on the final lap, to take a well-deserved point for the home side. Somerset fans also had plenty to cheer in the following race, as Simon Walker looked to be back to full fitness following his recent back injury. He scorched to the heat win, denying Rye House's Tommy Allen the full advantage of his tactical ride in the process. Winning ways | | Last-minute clutch adjustments for Emil Kramer |
The basis of the Rebels' success was their great all-round strength, all bar the battling Ben Barker scoring at least a paid win. Whereas the Rockets were far too inconsistent, only Ross Brady taking more than one heat win for the visitors. In the final reckoning, the Somerset fans left the Oak Tree Arena well satisfied with their team's performance in returning to winning ways, and claiming two further Premier League points. No doubt the Rye House side of the pits will feel they have done enough to be in with more than a shout of the bonus point, when the teams reconvene at Hoddesdon next month. | 
