Last updated at 11:18, Friday, 10 April 2015<\/p>\n
Workington Comets season steps up a gear this weekend with a daunting League Cup double-header. <\/p>\n
Laura Morgan <\/p>\n
The west Cumbrian speedway clubs first competitive action starts with a tough trip to reigning Premier League and League Cup champions Edinburgh Monarchs tonight (7.30pm start) and they then journey to Glasgow on Sunday (3pm start). <\/p>\n
However, Comets will be in confident mood after retaining the Ian Thomas Shield at the weekend thanks to a narrow victory, which was decided by a run-off, against Newcastle Diamonds. <\/p>\n
Owner Laura Morgan said: Its a really tough start. You have got to start somewhere and sometimes its better to get the toughest out of the way. <\/p>\n
At Redcar we had a good win and last weekend saw some brilliant racing from both sides, so we have got some track time under our belts. <\/p>\n
Although Premier League glory remains the number one target, Morgan is also taking the League Cup seriously. <\/p>\n
Comets reached the semi-final stage last season but bowed out after an 85-97 loss on aggregate to Peterborough. <\/p>\n
Morgan added: The league is the number one we are looking at but the League Cup is definitely something we are targeting. <\/p>\n
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