Big Six

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Wynyard runner, Isaac Troughton, won his second race for the year when he took out the West Park Grove Store/Big Six 6 kilometre handicap at Burnie on Sunday.

Despite a tougher handicap because of his win in another 6 kilometre race at Devonport just eight weeks ago, Troughton was able to break the tape first due to the improvement he has made.

He attributes this to the quality training he has been doing with a strong group of young members, under the guidance of Club champion Thomas Murton.

It is very unusual for runners to win again the same season after a re-handicap, but Troughton is in his first season and being young – he is just 21 – great improvement can be made.

The race is conducted over a circuit course from the Howe St Netball Centre and includes a run up the steep Brickport Road hill.

Front marker Louise Morse showed a return to form leading for much of the journey, only being caught by Troughton and then Matthew Greenhill in the last 100 metres.

Other excellent performances were recorded by John Castledine, Tim Dowling and, off a front mark, Rebecca Marien.

Fastest times for men and women were recorded by Bryan Tuit and Rebecca O’Garey respectively.

Earlier, nominated time winners were Jennifer Fuller, Trinity Luttrell and Conor and Dominic Purton.