Last updated at 11:35, Monday, 24 March 2014

Workington Comets lifted their first silverware of the season after winning the Ian Thomas Shield with a 77-73 aggregate victory over Newcastle Diamonds.

Comets' Josh Grajczonek leads Diamonds Stuart Robson and Ludvig Lindgren

The lead changed hands throughout the two legs but Comets just edged the contest in the final few heats at Brough Park last night.

Workington won the first leg 33-27 at Derwent Park, on Saturday, after the match was abandoned after heat 10 following heavy rain.

Diamonds won the second leg by 46-44 but lost out by four points overall.

The second leg saw several re-runs after riders fell from their bikes and either side could have clinched the contest in the final heats.

With the aggregate score at 66-66, heat 13 proved the turning point for Comets.

Workington recorded a 5-1, with new captain Rene Bach bagging first and number one Josh Grajczonek securing second.

Comets went on to win 77-73 on aggregate.

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Workington Comets lift first silverware of season