WORLD champion Jason Crump was unbeaten by a home rider as rampant Belle Vue avenged last month's shock home defeat by the Hammers to go a point behind Elite League leaders Poole with a match in hand.

The victory was worth three vital points as they also took a bonus for winning on aggregate over the two matches against Arena.

Jubilant team boss Ian Thomas said afterwards: "They were the most important three points we have collected this season.

"It was crucial that we made up for that disastrous result at home and we did it in style.

"Arena Essex may not be the most consistent side riding in the league at the moment but to win by ten points away from home is a magnificent result against anyone.

"We are now right back in the battle for top place."

As befits a reigning world champion, Crump piled on the points at the top end but young Aussie reserve, Rusty Harrison, enjoyed his best-ever meeting for the Fonestyle UK Aces with six points and a bonus from four rides.

He won heat two with team-mate Simon Stead third to give the Aces an early lead that they never looked like relinquishing.

The only disappointment on an otherwise perfect meeting was Andy Smith who followed Monday's heroics against Ipswich with a blank return from three rides.

ARENA ESSEX: L Lanham 11, G Havelock 11, M Loram 9, S Darkin 4+3, P Morris 3, R Povazhny 2, S Tacey 1.

BELLE VUE: J Crump 14+1 bonus, K Bjerre 11+1, J Screen 8, S Stead 7, R Harrison 6+1, J Lyons 5+2, A Smith 0. Tweet