07/09/2013
By Rob Monk
Everyone who raced in tough conditions on Saturday in race 2 of the PrintSolution@Work Handicap Series, deserves a special mention. Here it is.
|
Grant |
Neilsen |
The winner. He’s hard to handicap as he races rarely and trains alone. He was very strong in the 10 minute bunch. |
|
Colin |
Manintveld |
A surprise second place in the race. Started in 10 minute bunch and packed a punch in the sprint. |
|
Shane |
Wakker |
Pre-race favourite. Given the winning mark of 10 minutes and needs to learn how to win. Getting better every week. |
|
Andrew |
Jackson |
Just hung onto the 10 minute bunch to take out fourth. |
|
Cy |
Monk |
Started on scratch and took out fastest time. Caught all but the 4 winners by the bell but couldn’t continue as he’d shattered the rest of the scratch men. |
|
Jayden |
Manintveld |
Sprinted well after sitting on for most of the final lap. Second strongest of the scratch bunch. |
|
Geoff |
Thompson |
Started off 5.5 minutes and didn’t miss many turns. Still hard to beat in the bunch finishes. |
|
Paul |
Yeatman |
Started off 3 minutes and was always prepared to go to the front. Strongest in his bunch. |
|
John |
Davies |
First race with the club for a long time. Started off 3 minutes and was willing to chase the scratch men down on the last lap when they flew by. |
|
Rob |
Monk |
Limped around with the 5.5 minute bunch not doing much. |
|
Graeme |
Parker |
Started off scratch but they shelled him near the end of lap 3. Not his best day. |
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Bruce |
Staben |
Promoted to the 5.5 minute bunch and was not out of his depth. Lost contact with the group on lap 4 after not missing a turn. Needs to watch Thommo and Monk and learn how to “sit on.” |
|
Peter |
Bailey |
Hung onto the 5.5 minute group doggedly. He has been better. |
|
Paul |
Kennedy |
Started off limit and needs more time. Deceptively slow. |
|
Peter |
Whelan |
In a selfless act he chased down the late attack of the scratch bunch. One of the best in the 3 minute group. |
|
Darren |
Cook |
Returning to racing the handicapper did him no favours placing him with the strong 3 minute bunch. He was not with them after lap 3. |
|
John |
Davine |
Lost contact with the winning 10 minute bunch early. |
|
Rachel |
Dawson |
First female finisher. Was handicapped by having to ride with Paul Kennedy for 3 laps. Needs some more Warragirls in her bunch next week. |
|
Rob |
Waddel |
Needed the ride. Will get fitter quickly. |
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Glen |
Marriott |
Pathetic. Started with scratch. Dropped before the end of lap one. Needs to start with scratch again next week to see if he can make a better fist of it. |
Next week’s race is at 2.00pm at Darnum.
The over all series winner will receive a Canon Pixma MG5460, an advanced and stylish All-in-One printer.
