Last Old Gore of the Year

Last Old Gore of the year didn't fail to disappoint some.

With The Cookmiester out of the picture there were a few fancying their chances of being "The Ross No 1."With the wind conditions as they were, with a slight cross wind helping a little on the return leg, I could not see any useful times appearing on the results sheet. I was wrong again..

Forest rider Dave Evans put in a really good performance, not a million miles from the record.

Best of the Ross crew was our old club champion Jerry looking very pleased with his ride only seconds away from his PB on this course. Very very close behind was Will, whose best time for a club 10 is on Old Gore. How does that work? Is he sandbagging for the handicap?

“The Missile” has just at the end of the season started to show the power he has lurking in his legs. Wait till next year, I’m sure he’s not going to be so slow out of the box. Well a contented Fallon took his scalp back off “The Destroyer” with one hand only to give it to “The Missile” with the other. It’s not often Fallon smile but he was this week. “The Destroyers" mission was to get into the 25’s on Old Gore, which he just did. Well done, as I failed badly this week. Too much good living in France maybe.

“Dave The Tri-athlete Pearce” maybe has started to get a handle of the Old Gore course, having improved ever time he’s been out on it. My advice this week must have paid off…

Wobbly Bob was a little off the pace tonight. Forgot to interrogate him as to why. I swear Tony wasn’t trying as I past him, but his time suggests different. Was that for my benefit?

Paul Cooper asked what time was classed as a reasonable first ride. I’m pleased to say he was within the parameters set out before he rode. The Mike and Bill battle still rages. This one could go on for years. Bill was overheard to say, “ he’s almost taken a minute out of me”. Not sure if he was happy or sad about it.

Mary was first lady home looking quite tired from her efforts. Vivien had to settle for the lantern rouge position looking very happy, but with the most awesome red glow I think I have ever seen.

Rider off the night this week was Will for his best 10 time for the year. His card has been marked for the handicap now though.

Thanks this week go to Julie or pushing off and time keeping. That girl has now learnt the art of multi tasking. John & Audrey did the turn.

Thanks last week to Will & Sam for their efforts. Wills predicted times were a nice touch, and the lovely Sam did the timing, which it was said she used a atomic clock for accuracy.

Last Walford next week. It’s the Handicap 10. Don’t be late. Looks like it could be a short course again