| The well used Primrose Warren yet again produced a good evening's orienteering. A rival sporting attraction reduced the entry so superior points were on offer compared to recent weeks. Despite this, competition was just as intense. Fireman Steve Marin made his Poacher debut as a planner producing challenging courses with new control sites and the utilisation of the area west of the road avoiding too much repetition in the main woodland. Unfortunately a late 999 call delayed Steve's intended start for control siting so some competitors were rather bunched. Neil Harvatt nearly caused an upset on the Long course finishing only 9 seconds behind Yellow Jersey holder Liam Harrington - a great run from the current Masters Champion. Zac Field reversed the result from last week on the Short to beat brother Jake with Market Rasen's Jack Robinson a close third. This week's Eurovision Song contest is not the only competition featuring 'Nil Points' as several experienced orienteers failed to check control numbers on an earthbank and were disqualified. Next week Willingham is the venue. Note that we enter the wood immediately before the picnic layby - the meeting point for hundreds of bikers. |