| Planner Pete Harris used the eastern side of Middle Rasen Wood for the start with competitors crossing Nova Scotia railway bridge for the majority of their course. Conditions under foot were very wet especially the swamplands around the last control. With the 2004 Series nearing the halfway mark all trophy categories appear to be very close. An inform Paul Beresford is making the long course title a three way battle with Neil and Dean who are almost certain to land the Masters Trophy. Supervet title holder Brian Slater picked up valuable points ahead of challengers John Fulwood and Mike Smith though they have events in hand. On the short course league leader Andy Furnell is coming under increasing pressure from Barkwith's Mel Clark and Swansea Bay renegade John Butler who scored maximum points with an emphatic win. Perennial Ladies Champion Dorothy Smith will renew her tussle with Log's Kaele Pilcher next week at Brompton Dale a runnable well drained wood in the Lincolnshire Wolds. |