Cool but fine conditions faced runners as they headed to Stowport on Sunday for the MA and LJ Bates Plumbing ten kilometre handicap.
Raced over a tough but scenic course, a victory in this event is keenly sought.
Having just his third run with the club, and his first since race 2 when he finished well down the field, Des Arnol proved a real surprise packet winning by a very comfortable margin.
Beginning from a middle mark, Arnol looked to have the field covered halfway through the race before taking the lead with about two kilometres to travel and never looking threatened.
Aileen Powell, with her best result this year, was a very gallant second from a front mark and was first woman home.
Race favourite, Hayden Bishop ran strongly from a back mark to finish third. He surely must get a win soon.
Obtaining his highest finish this year, Brett Riley was fifth while others producing solid efforts which auger well for the future were Paul Birch, Chris Purton and Ellen Elphinstone.
Fastest male was Thomas Murton with Lyn Saint-John the fastest female
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