Overcast conditions greeted those contesting the Novice Cup at Taylor Dam on Saturday afternoon in the first handicapped event of the 2015 season.
For the first time in the event walkers also started off handicap and produced the closest finish of the day with just three seconds separating Emily Burgess and Alison Brook.
The next race at Taylor Dam is for the Burton Cup on Saturday 2nd May and once again all competitors will start off on handicap with seniors, veterans and walkers stepping up to longer distances on the day.
Full Results and Photos (courtesy of Michelle Fox)
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