The Professional Cross Country Club of Tasmania heads to Railton this Sunday for the Anvers Confectionery 10 kilometre handicap. The picturesque course comprises a circuit which starts at Goliath Park and traverses tracks and country roads including one tough hill at about half way.
With the Feature Race just two weeks away, runners will be looking to test their fitness and some excellent performances can be expected.
After an unlucky run last week Ken Troughton will start favourite. Troughton finished a close fourth being caught with about two hundred metres to run after missing a turn early in the race, and losing valuable seconds. He has also had some other close finishes, including a second just two weeks ago.
Brad Taylor finished hard into third last week from a back mark. The extra distance will suit him perfectly and could see him break through for his first win.
Other runners who have been very consistent and who could easily break the tape include father and son, Dwayne and Lachlan Barry while Anna Murton and Kerrie Murchie could win without surprising.
Entries close at 9:30 with the race commencing at 10:00. There will be nominated time races at 9:05.
Members are reminded that entries for the Feature Race close this Sunday.