2017 King of the Mountains Handicaps
Race twelve of the PCCCT season which takes place this Sunday, is regarded by many as the toughest of the season.
The High on Penguin “King of the Mountains” is a 16.5 kilometre test of character as well as fitness and strength.
Starting at the Burnie Park, the course takes runners via West Park Grove, Moorville and West Mooreville Roads, to the finish at the Ridgley Oval.
On recent form, Keegan Powell looks like starting favourite. He has been placed several times this year, including last week and looks very well suited by the toughness and the distance.
His main danger looks to be Ellen Elphinstone, who is getting fitter and ran a great race to finish sixth last week.
Kim Reader looks another strong chance among the women, while Kelly Baxter can be in the finish if she doesn’t go too hard early on.
Paul Birch loves these longer distances while the Troughton boys, Isaac and Ewen relish the hills.
Others with undeniable chances look to be backmarker Brad Taylor, Michael Purton and Patrick McMahon.
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