Barker joins a strong field in Birmingham for the season opener

Up-and-coming British rider Ben Barker has been added to the field for the Alan Hunt Memorial Trophy meeting at Perry Barr on Wednesday 18 March.

The Coventry Bees youngster joins 2008 champion David Howe and former winner Andre Compton for the traditional curtain-raiser at Birmingham.

"I rate Ben highly and I feel sure he's in for an exciting season," said Brummies boss Graham Drury.

"He's a great addition to the line-up for opening night."

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