After last week’s tough 16.5 race from Burnie to Ridgley, Professional Cross Country Club of Tasmania members will be looking forward to a gentler assignment this Sunday.
The WT House Betta Home Living “Steve Hanson Memorial” 8 kilometre handicap will be conducted at Stanley.
The race commences at the Stanley Oval and comprises a beautiful circuit around the Green Hills. It is the next in the series of “Blue Ribbon” races and a victory is prized by members. The shorter distance will suit front and middle markers and it may well be Louise Morse who will be accepting the trophy. Morse has been consistently close in the shorter events and the 8 kilometre will suit her perfectly.
Another front marker who has been showing form is Ron Chequer. Chequer did not start last week, preferring to assist on a drink station, and with his fresh legs will look a chance as the leaders run back into the township. He has been leaving his large group of co-markers well behind early on with very fast starts.
The main chances among the middle markers look to include Russell Horton and Andrew Aichberger – the latter being another of the young up-and-comers in the club. Kerrie Murchie or Kelly Baxter could also win without surprising.
The race starts at the slightly later time of 10:30 with entries closing at 10:00. There will be nominated time events at 9:45. All welcome