Forty-four starters (thirty-nine last year) racing in chilly but bright conditions was an excellent start to the new series. Reigning champion Trevor Jones made a resolute start to his title defence, whilst Helen Middleton had little trouble taking maximum points on this occasion.
It was good to see Chelsea O’Rawe-Hobbs making a tentative comeback after injury, as indeed it was to see Don Cox, Graham Chapman and Pam Ficken who haven’t been in action for some time, but sad to report that League regular Nick Silvester will be out of action for some time with a back injury. Newcomers Paul Cole and Steve Whelan both qualified for Five in the Hour badges.
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