POOLE Pirates rider Ben Cook has provided a positive update after he suffered a heavy crash representing Belle Vue Aces last night.

Pirates skipper Cook had a heavy crash against Sheffield in heat 10 and was taken to hospital.

The Australian posted a positive update on his Facebook page, saying: “Hi everyone. A big thank you for all your comments and messages - they mean a lot.

“After a serious concussion/head knock all scan results have come back clear, which is a huge relief.

“I’m feeling a bit second hand today. I just need some time to recover but luckily I’ve escaped injury.

“I’m hoping to leave hospital later today.

“Ben.”

Poole sent their best wishes to their skipper after his crash.

Pirates will be without Cook for their trip to Oxford in the Championship Play Offs Grand Final next Wednesday, before they host the Cheetahs at Wimborne Road on Friday night.

Poole promoter, Danny Ford, said: "We are obviously disappointed for Ben but I am thankful that he's avoided serious injury.

"He has been fantastic for us all season, both as a rider and a leader.

"It's a big loss not to have him on the track for the Grand Final but he'll still be there in the pits, supporting the team.

"We're hoping to have him back for the other finals, but sadly he will miss both legs against Oxford.

"We will have to bring in guest riders to cover but we will be giving it everything."

Aces manager Mark Lemon said last night after the meeting at Owlerton: “My thoughts are with Ben, I hope he’s good. None of us want to see an accident like that.”