EVEN though the temperature was just in the minus, as there was very little wind it was good conditions for the 22 runners.
It was the most competitive race for the season so far with the first 11 runners finishing within 50 seconds.
Alec Duthie had a good run coming in first.
For the second consecutive race, the best runs for the men came from Malcolm Sinclair an
d David Wilson, who both had P.Bs. Malcolm came second in the race increasing his lead at the top of the league.
Alison West had the best run for the ladies coming in third which was good enough to put her in second position in the league.
The following runners all had seasons best's Alison West, Jayne Watt, Alec Duthie, Robbie Youngson and Lisa Stephen.
Stuart Dickson and Elaine Whyte had the best scratch times.
Handicap: 1st Alec Duthie 47:47; 2) Malcolm Sinclair 47:49; 3) Alison West 48:06; 4) Graeme Clark and Katherine Mitchell 48:08; 5) Stuart Dickson 48:18; 6) David Wilson 48:22; 7) Lisa Stephen 48:22; 8) R.T.B. 48:28; 9) Stephen Milne 48:37; 10) Gillian Strachan 48:37.
Mens Scratch: Stuart Dickson 30:43; Malcolm Sinclair 31:29; David Wilson 32:07.
Ladies Sctatch: Elaine Whyte 33:20; Gillian Strachan 33:27; Lisa Stephen 33:57.
Top League Positions: Malcolm Sinclair 50; Alison West 37; David Wilson 35; Lisa Stephen 30; Stuart Dickson 26; Stephen Milne and Katherine Mitchell 24.
Next Race 17th February.
Odds: Alec and Alan Watt 2/1; Elaine Whyte 3/1; Robbie Youngson and Stephen Milne 5/1.
