Anders Rowe picks up groin issue in win over Redcar Bears

Rowe collected six points from his first three programmed rides but was forced to pull out of his final ride under medical supervision in the pits, replaced by Paul Starke for heat 13.

The Weymouth-born rider pulled off the ride of the night in heat four, with a brilliant move around the outside of Erik Riss to just beat him to the line, after chasing the German down for the entire heat.

But there was some concern as Rowe needed medical attention after his ride in heat 11, and he was unable to take part in heat 13.

(Image: Richard Crease) Asked about Rowe’s injury after the meeting, which Pirates won 51-39, promoter Danny Ford told the Daily Echo: “I don't really know the full extent of it at the minute. I don't want to judge it.

“I believe it's something in his groin, I'm not entirely certain.

“He was certainly in some discomfort even after his first ride when he pulled off that sensational move, which was probably the ride of the night.

“So, yeah, it's a bit of a concern, but we'll check in with him tomorrow.”