The next race in the PCCCT season is another of the popular off-road trail runs when members will meet at Fernglade for The Wilkinson’s Pharmacy six kilometre handicap.
The course starts at the Pony Club grounds and consists of a circuit in Fernglade followed by another in the vicinity of the grounds.
With all the wet weather of recent days, there are sure to be many muddy, slippery patches to test the sure-footedness of competitors.
It will be interesting to see how those who completed the marathon last Sunday back up for this shorter event. A runner who didn’t run last week and who looks perfectly suited here is Isaac Troughton.
Very capable over all distances, Troughton particularly enjoys off-road conditions and the hills will also be to his liking. He has several placings this year, the latest being at Penguin over similar terrain when he was a very close second. In addition, he was third in this race last year.
Young runners, Josh Febey and Andrew Bates, also look well suited and wins for both are overdue. Febey in particular has had several placings and a win would be well deserved.
Other chances look to be Hayden Bishop, Amie Bramich and Anna Murton. If there is to be surprise, it could come from Michelle d’Monte or Ellen Elphinstone.
Entries will close at the normal time of 9:30, with the race starting at 10:00.
A nominated time event will be conducted at 9:05.
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