Race 21: Motors 5km at Fernglade

First year Burnie runner, Tony Stewart, was pleased to take his maiden win in the Motors 5km handicap at Fernglade on Sunday.

This race was conducted as a trail run and the wet, slippery conditions suited Stewart who took up running to deal with a chronic back issue and to lose some weight after he was forced to give up football umpiring due to clashes with work.

Starting from a front mark, Stewart quickly took the lead and was never challenged although second place getter, Will Cleaver was rattling home from a back mark to get within 31 seconds.

Another front marker, John Purton hung on for third while race favourite, Owen Thomas, did not disappoint with a strong fourth.

Other good performances, were recorded by Barry Ling, Mike Taylor and Anthea White, who was having her first start with the club in sometime..

Fastest male was 15 year old Ben Saint John who started from the very back mark while his mother, Lyn Saint-John, was the fastest woman.

Nominated time winners were Trinity Luttrell, Mackenzie and Dominic Troughton, and Maya Bramich.

Race 21 2017 Placings – Fernglade 5km

Race 21 2017 Fastest to Slowest – Fernglade 5km