TRIPLE World Champion Nicki Pedersen will be one of the star names appearing in the season-opening Ben Fund Bonanza at Rye House on March 14.The Danish ace does not race regularly in the UK but still lives in Stevenage and will be making his first-ever appearance at Hoddesdon.

TRIPLE World Champion Nicki Pedersen will be one of the star names appearing in the season-opening Ben Fund Bonanza at Rye House on March 14.

The Danish ace does not race regularly in the UK but still lives in Stevenage and will be making his first-ever appearance at Hoddesdon.

Pedersen said: "I am very aware of what the Benevolent Fund is, and I am very pleased that I can fit it in this season.

"Everyone is riding so that we can raise money for the injured riders, but it will be a tough meeting to have as my first of the season. But I think it will be the first one for Leigh (Adams), Jason (Crump) and the others as well.

"Obviously it would be nice to win it but it is more important to raise money for the charity."