Ross Brady may have his work cut out to beat opposition of the calibre of Lee Richardson and David Howe, but he will not be afraid of having a go. This is something that has characterized Brady ever since he joined Edinburgh as a three-point reserve just over one year ago. He was never afraid of anyone's reputation and would go out to win every heat. Many in his position would have gone out to take third place.
He faces two of the 1999 World Under-21 finalists in heat 1 in Lee Richardson and Simon Stead. If he can beat Richardson in the opening heat this will be a major confidence booster. Ross commented:
"I haven't seen Lee in action so far this season. But last year he was flying. He is also a very fast starter. He is the one guy who will be there waiting to be shot down, and everyone will be gunning for him. It's a tough first heat for me."
"I believe in myself, and I'll be trying to win the meeting outright. Lee will start favourite but I've got the experience around Armadale. And if you put five good starts together and ride hard and fast, people like Lee will have problems."
Ross rejected suggestions that his 'wall of death' riding style sometimes left him vulnerable to inside passes:
"I move outside because I want to. There's no other reason, it's my style of riding. I don't think I'm vulnerable."
Brady also argued that the presence of Blair Scott would make no difference and that it was every rider for himself:
"It's an individual championship so you're out on the track on your own. I'll ride as hard against Blair as I would against any other opponents. That is the only way it can be."