Conditions were almost perfect for the 113 starters in the Portarlington Bakehouse 8 km handicap with a gentle breeze becoming more evident as the race progressed. It was second year runner, Jack Donovan, who was a very convincing winner from regular placegetters, Brendan O’Brien and Kevin McNulty. In only his eleventh start with the club, Donovan showed he had improved markedly from last season. Grant Simpson was the fastest male again with Suzanne Blackborrow taking out the fastest female honours in her first race after a break from the club.
Top 10 Placings
J.Donovan, 30:17; B. O’Brien, 33:09; K. McNulty, 32:37; D. Porter, 61:53; K. Hammond, 41:26; V. Gasper, 35:02; G. Simpson, 27:13; M. Paull, 39:20; J. Curran, 30:01; G. Watkins, 36:44.
Fastest Times
Under 20 Male: J. Gordon 31.48, A. Fitzpatrick 49.43
Under 40 Male: J. Curran 30.01, J. Donovan 30.17
Under 40 Female: K. Eisenhauer 32.48, K. Gleeson 34.36
Veteran Male: G. Simpson 27.13, M. Chalmers 27.59
Veteran Female: S. Blackborrow 32.23, T. Dekleva 32.49
Masters Male: K. McNulty 32.37, D. Peart 32.42
Masters Female: G. Pape 34.45, S. Howell 35.58
Legends Male : D. Elward 32.33, V. Gasper 35.02
Legends Female: P. Galvin 38.42, M. Henshaw 46.07
Supervets Male: J. Walker 40.48, M. Orelli 46.36
Supervets Female: M. Blood 56.08
Magic Money: D. Elward
