Race Report – published 13 February 2017

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The annual Kevin Smith Memorial and PNP hosting of the Wellington Interclub HRR series was held at the Otaki race course circuit on a (rare for Wellington) fine summer day. The race consisted of seven laps of the 7.6 km circuit with the Strava circuit record falling on the day.

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Over 60 riders took to the course across six groups with scratch (A grade) and break (B grade) attracting full fields. The break 2 riders rode well together and managed to stay away from the larger chasing groups with break 1 and scratch bearing down on them in the closing laps. 

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First Masters rider and winner of the Kevin Smith Memorial trophy was Aaron Anderson riding in the break 2 group. Also from break 2 was the first finisher Sam Wilkinson keeping the older riders honest. 

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The fastest time was closely contested with George Jackson outsprinting Dave Rowlands and Anthony Nalder by a second. 

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First women home was Jenni Davenport, narrowly outsprinting Sheri Wales. 

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Huge thank you goes out to everyone who raced on Saturday, to Rachel for running prize giving, Deirdre for the timing and Trafficwise for race marshalling.

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The next Interclub will be on the 26 February held by the Masterton Club.

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Kevin Smith Memorial 2017 – Handicap Race Results >>

Kevin Smith Memorial 2017 – Time Results >>

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Photos from the day were posted on Facebook by Rachel Anderson-Smith

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Details

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The Club will race the Kevin Smith Memorial Race combined with the interclub round on Saturday 11th February. Sign on/registration will be open from 8:30am at the Otaki-Maori Horse Racing Club.

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Riders please remember to bring your timing tags.

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The race will be held on the Otaki course from Otaki-Maori Horse Racing Club.

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The Kevin Smith Memorial trophy will be awarded to the first masters rider on handicap. Interclub handicap points will go towards the series held over four races by the Kapiti, Wellington Masters, Masterton and PNP clubs.

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Online entry is now open and closes at 6pm on Friday 10th February at 6pm. You can also enter on the day.

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Afternoon tea and prize giving will be at the Otaki race course after the race.