Published at 11:21, Saturday, 13 September 2014<\/p>\n
WORKINGTON Comets play-off hopes are still in their own hands despite a resounding 64-28 loss away at Somerset last night. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Peterborough lost away to Plymouth 56-40 and host Rye House tomorrow in their final league fixture. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Team manager Tony Jackson was disappointed with the loss to Somerset, but admitted that it didnt come as a surprise. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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