By James Broadhurst

Last updated at 11:54, Monday, 24 March 2014

Newcastle Diamonds 46 Workington Comets 44 (Agg: 73-77): Workington Comets clinched the Ian Thomas Shield with a 77-73 aggregate victory over Newcastle Diamonds.

Workington Comets with the Ian Thomas Shield

Comets took a six point lead into yesterdays second leg match following a 33-27 win at Derwent Park on Saturday.

The aggregate lead in the second leg at Newcastles Brough Park swung backwards and forwards between the two teams.

Diamonds won the meeting by 46 to 44 but lost out on the shield on the aggregate scoreline.

A 5-1 score in heat 13 courtesy of new captain Rene Bach and number one Josh Grajczonek proved the pivotal moment and Comets went on to secure the shield with a 77-73 win.

The first leg on Saturday ended prematurely after the race was abandoned halfway through following a heavy rain shower which made the track hazardous and visibility poor.

After consulting with the riders and managers of both teams, referee Graham Flint abandoned the meeting after heat 10 and the result stood heading into the second leg last night at Newcastles Brough Park.

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Workington Comets cut Newcastle Diamonds down to size