Ex-Monarchs racer Mitchell Davey is recovering in hospital after suffering multiple injuries in a horror smash last week. Picture Nigel Duncan Media

Swindon Robins have snapped up talented teenager Jack Smith formerly of Glasgow Tigers and the 18-year-old from Stoke will make his debut against Belle Vue on Monday (7.30).

Smith, who rode for the Aces in 2017, replaces former Glasgow and Edinburgh Monarchs racer Mitchell Davey at Reserve.

Aussie-born Davey faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining multiple injuries during Birmingham’s National League Knockout Cup clash with Mildenhall on Wednesday.

Smith, who is the son of three time British Champion and former Robins rider, Andy Smith, said: “I’m over the moon to be joining Swindon.

“It’s a shame it’s not under other circumstances because Mitch and I are quite close. It’s dreadful what’s happened to him.

“I’ve got to come in and do a job and I can’t wait to get started.ā€

And current Tigers star Richie Worrall is back with Poole Pirates for another temporary spell.

Worrall enjoyed a spell with Pirates in 2017 and replaces Peter Kildemand whilst Chris Holderā€™s availability is resolved.

He will make his comeback in Pooleā€™s trip to Rye House in the Premiership on Monday.

 

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