Published at 11:21, Saturday, 13 September 2014

WORKINGTON Comets play-off hopes are still in their own hands despite a resounding 64-28 loss away at Somerset last night.

Comets recorded just one race win as league leaders Somerset Rebels showed their title credentials. But the loss did nothing to dent their play-off chances.

Comets trail Newcastle, who are in the final play-off place, by two points and the North East side have a tough trip away at Edinburgh today.

Workington will also have to keep an eye on Peterborough as they are on equal league points with Comets but have a slightly worse points difference.

Peterborough lost away to Plymouth 56-40 and host Rye House tomorrow in their final league fixture.

Therefore, two wins for Comets against Sheffield today in a double-header should secure a play-off place, as long as Newcastle dont pick up four points at second-placed Edinburgh.

Team manager Tony Jackson was disappointed with the loss to Somerset, but admitted that it didnt come as a surprise.

He said: Its not unexpected for several reasons. When we played them in the Knockout Cup we lost 60-30. They are putting 60 points on everybody. There was no reason why we shouldnt be any different.

We didnt start too badly, but after heat eight they graded the track and they got four 5-1s. Their guys know how to ride that track. We were chasing tails all night. Its such a tough place to go.

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