The Professional Cross Country Club of Tasmania heads to Stowport this Sunday for the MA and LJ Bates Plumbing 10 kilometre handicap.
The course, a circuit on over country roads, is undulating but very scenic. It will suit the tougher middle and backmarkers and among these none have a stronger chance than Evan Brett. Brett has had a several placings in recent weeks with his fourth in the Devonport 10 kilometre race two weeks ago a strong pointer for Sunday.
Running from the same mark, wily veteran Gerard Lowry will provide stiff opposition. Lowry won the Wynyard to Burnie Feature Race a few years ago and has been looking close to breaking through again.
Thomas Wilson and Wayne Wiseman are sure to look winners at some stage. Wilson is a young runner continually improving, while Wiseman finished a strong third at Devonport so the distance will hold no fears.
If there is to be surprise winner it could come from the strong middle group of Matthew Greenhill, Sally Haynes and Rebecca O’Garey. These three co-markers can work together on the hills and be ready to challenge prior to the last tough run up the Glance Creek Road hill.
Members are reminded that they need to enter Sunday for the following week’s King of the Mountains.
Entries for Sunday’s race close at 9:30 with the starter’s gun to be fired at 10:00. There will be nominated time events at 9:05.