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Digby
39 starters and 42 finishes for the 2nd handicap of the year at Dreghorn.
The rain stayed off and running conditions were good, if a little breezy over the tops.
This was the second running of this course (new last year). Its a challenging route, and map reading skills are an advantage.
First home was Steve Best (a good 10 minutes ahead of 2nd) after hoodwinking the handicapper into believing he was still injured. (Good to see you back racing, Steve).
Last off and 2nd last home was Andrew Normand after experiencing some route finding issues (he also appears to have lost his razor, sporting a good growth of facial hair). Matt Grove hobbled in in last place, his final handicap race.
Many thanks to Ina, Mark, Nicola and her 2 little helpers for recording the finishing times.
Thanks also to the marshal at Green Craig, who climbed up with a Carnerthy Flag to mark the final checkpoint.
27 Carnethies then headed to Dantes Restaurant in Colinton, where we enjoyed some Tomato Soup (with a kick of chilli) followed by a pizza or pasta – many thanks to the staff for getting us all served so quickly.
Matt Grove was presented with a chocolate cake (baked by Mrs Davis), Yorkshire Rose Flag and other goodies to wish him well on his transfer to Philadelphia Penitentiary next week.
Results
Graham Nash
Secretary, Carnethy HRC