| Arguably the most runnable of all the Poacher areas, Halliday Hill and Brompton Dale gave competitors a pleasant evening's orienteering. The high temperatures certainly accounted for the loss of a few excess pounds. Planner for the day was Ben Offler who as a teenager in 2005 became (and still is) the youngest ever Poacher planner. With major contender Martin Kullich out injured and last weeks's winner Zac Field making a rare error it was a one-two for LOG on the Long Course with Liam Harrington almost 3 minutes clear of Paul Murgatroyd to take maximum points. Dean Field again narrowed the gap for the Master's Trophy with a fine fourth place. The Long Course also saw excellent team packing from the small village of Grasby; teenagers Jay Robinson and Lewis Tuck just edging 2009 Supervet Champion Pete Kullich and backed up with a great run from the leading lady on the night Harriet Gillman. The form book was upset on the Short Course where Caistor Grammar's Jack Robinson had his best ever run finishing well clear of SYO's Jake Field. W12 competitor Yasmin Field in fifth equal now looks to be capable of breaking her mother's stranglehold on the Lady's Trophy. LOST PROPERTY - a pair of spectacles were found near the Start. Next week the ever popular Primrose Warren is the venue for Poacher 9. Note that entry into the wood is only possible after 5PM. Pete Kullich 01652 628358. |