Dingo Drops Gauntlet

Heading to Heffron .. here's a primer on the race from Dingo

``Last year Animal claimed the glory, followed by me, John then Damo.

Have we got the odds this year?

Obviously I would have to be favorite! Just as long as we beat Littler. Mind you if Mark races he will throw a spanner into the works.

John Hill - Tanned and terrific after holidaying in Spain for our winter. Has complained of the lack of speed work. Does this give the rest of us false hopes? Will definitely podium finish. 4/1

Chris Waterhouse - Always tough to beat, after claiming a top ten in Cairns two weeks ago must go in confident as well as carrying the defending champion's status. Can he go back to back? 3/1

Damo - Strong winter build up, coming second in a Brat duathlon and smashing the boys, clocking the fastest run and ride of the day. A definite contender, and good work out leading to World Duathlon titles next weekend. 4/1

Dingo - What can we say - will smash 'em all - previous winner. More than likely go hard from the start and try and hold them all off in the final run. (Take note boys this is my plan) Faltered in earlier races with bad transition - problem fixed and with super fast transitions this distance will suit him. 5/1

Mark Gardiner - The new boy on the block from Canada - CAN RUN, CAN RIDE - Can he beat Kempy and Computer - we will have to see. The technical bike course may cause a problem, and give the rest of us a chance to catch him. 3/2

Darren - If he shows up, will perform. Missed a bit of riding but if he can stay with the boys on the bike his run can be devastating. 10/1''


***What about the real athletes, the ones who are pros or age-group winners? Lisa, Alice, Tess.