James Carter Beta took best Expert on a most cleans tie-break from Chris Wickham both losing 55 marks.

Tom Hinkley 300 Beta was first up to tackle section seven a fourth gear affair starting with an angled fallen tree although finding grip before the start cards was the hard bit.

Once over this hazard a really slick climb ensued as an unexpected short sharp shower drowned one and all and made the going somewhat interesting Tom went on to record the only clean of the day here on the hard route.

On the 50/50 route a Master Mud Class was emerging as John Cowley Vertigo turned back the years to produce an outstanding performance losing a miserly 9 points.

John was inch perfect at section six where a crowd had gathered as word got round it was a possible stopper for most. A drop over an awkward fallen tree then a slippy rooted bank before flicking the front end though a gap in the undergrowth then a plenty of grunt in fourth climb to the ends a great ride. Tony Cowley was runner-up in class just edging Ian Watts by the odd mark.

On the Yellow route a twenty five plus line-up of Clubman Class riders were headed home by the one and only Paul Millhouse taking another Vertigo to a class win. Paul lost 44 today but showed the old dog still had the wherewithal in these slick conditions section three for example a muddy camber and ditch crossing with a steep rooted bank a steadying prod was needed on his first visit then clean a good performance with pre-race favorite Alan Taylor coming home in second spot. Notoriously good in the mud Alan produced some outstanding rides on the Graded Hill blasting the Beta to four superb cleans it was not for the faint-hearted drop the clutch in fourth gear and hang on.

Andrew Dobson Gas Gas over from the Nene Valley club was best Novice putting some good rides in on section two a series of short sharp cambered climbs.

Dave Hill was best in class for the Twinshocks piloting the little Fantic around with a spirited ride.

Cerys Walters Beta took best Youth A with Max Golla Beta Youth B victor well done to both as the deteriorating conditions made for hard work on the smaller cc machines.

The White easy route was well supported also with a class line up Wayne Hutton Taking best in class Britbike just ahead of Rabbit Allen who had to take six 5's for missed sections due to machine gremlins late on.

Martin Jones Aced the Sportsman class the Mont 4RT could be heard from afar as Mart pulled third and fourth gear flat out on the long and winding section ten.

Section one Gorse Bank' was exceptionally Grippy in places considering the conditions but Mark Davidson 200 Fantic made short work of this sub to claim best in class Twinshock.

Many thanks to all for your help on the day.

Full results can be found here .