By John Walsh

Last updated at 16:43, Monday, 31 March 2014

Workington Comets 60 Glasgow Tigers 31: Workington Comets powered their way to a clear-cut home victory in their opening Premier League Cup tie at Derwent Park.

Comets Kyle Howarth on the inside and former Comet Rusty Harrison

The result was never in doubt after the Comets had opened-up a 15-point lead after six heats, and by which time the visitors had used their first tactical ride.

The Comets blasted out seven heat maximums and all five contracted riders had at least one victory on the night. Reserve guest Chris Schramm was the only one to miss out on a personal victory.

Workington had gone into the match without Ricky Wells and Ashley Morris, who were both on Elite League duty with Wolverhampton. Schramm filled in at reserve while the Comets used the rider replacement facility for Wells.

With the Ian Thomas Shield already on the Comets sideboard, Workington had started the competitive season installed as favourite to lift the Premier League crown.

The best way to justify that tag is to dominate the early-season League Cup competition and Workington certainly showed in this opener that they have the personnel capable of going all the way.

Skipper Rene Bach was beaten by ex-Comet Rusty Harrison in his second ride of the night but apart from that turned in a faultless performance, knocking out five straight wins afterwards for a 17-point tally.

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