The A class saw not only the usual high standards but the main man winning in his cool calculating style, Craig Trew was back and as dominant as ever winning every race and taking the overall. There were a few challengers each having their own difficulties worst of which was Tony Craig limping off with a damaged knee, the Melville Club hopes that it was not as serious as it looked at the time. Tommy Fenwick did not have a good day and disappeared before the end and Ryan MacLean had a problem in the first race. This was the first time out for many of the riders having spent the past few weeks cursing the weather and the lack of time on their bikes. Jake Boyes rose to the challenge pushing through the ranks on the day finishing second overall. Mark perfect moved in the opposite direction but still finished third overall with a similarly pleased Ryan MacLean who recovered to finish fourth overall despite his problems in the first race. Neil Chatham struggled to keep up with the 450 four strokes on his Suzuki RM125 and had a monumental battle with Colin McLuckie in the final A class race, it all ended in tears with the two colliding in a racing incident with a corner to go on the last lap, Colin got the pass and Neil bit the dirt but recovered to finish fifth overall. Jason Martin had a grand stand view to all the antics ahead and was ‘chuffed’ with sixth place at the end of the day.

 

Paul Benham won every race in the B class with Jim Baxter second, Ian Wilson third and Andrew MacFarlane fourth. Paul Chiappa is showing no signs of slowing down in his 50^th year despite a few ‘offs’ finishing fifth with Craig Smith sixth.

 

John Moody won the C class winning ahead of two young hopefuls Dean Reid second and Liam Lamb third. It was great to see Dean Reid managing to dominate the third race and prize a win away from the wise old dog John Moody. Bill Haddow finished fourth with Craig Pearson fifth and Chris Ketchin sixth.

 

Taylor Dodds won the first two races over local hero Fraser Flockhart without too much trouble, on the last race however Fraser pulled the pin and disappeared on the opening laps, unfortunately for him it was not to last and a fall handed Taylor the hat trick and the overall. Thomas Robertson finished third although he seemed to be heading a different race from the leaders. Andrew Mc Nicoll finished fourth with Jason Moore fifth and Robin Bertram sixth.

 

Continuing the day of dominate wins Kane Young rode in a very determined style all day taking the overall in the Big wheel 85 class. Stuart Robertson was trying everything to pull some time back on Kane but had to settle for second with Reece Wilson third. John Adamson was heading for a place on the podium until he blew his head gasket in the final race. Sean Williamson finished fourth with Greg Queen fifth and Greg Queen sixth. In the small wheel 85 class it was Jay Lamb who was the dominant rider taking the overall. Bradley Mann took the second spot on the podium with Ben Thomson third. Oscar Cochrane finished fourth in this frantic class with Steven Lennie fifth and Callum Carter sixth.

 

Apart form possibly Craig Trew, Aaron MacDonald had the most laps in the lead by the greatest margin. No one could catch him and in one race he fell, picked up his bike while still in the lead and got the bike started again and continued in the lead for the win. Scott Russell tried with all his mite to catch up but finished a steady second in every race. Brett Bailie finished third with Jordon Gill fourth, Cameron McVicker fifth and Aaron Stewart sixth.

 

Total domination was the name of the game right down to the Autos with Lyle Crothers winning every race. The separate track was very slippery and had to be graded by Mike in the trusty digger. Ryan Thomson finished second with Domonic Stevenson third having had a problem in the last race. Lewis McLeary finished fourth with Gregor Campbell fifth and James Haddow sixth.

 

The track is looking good for the Metzeler Melville Hare and Hound on the 7^th February and could we really hope for another sunny day for the final Melville Winter Motocross on the 21^st February. We have been incredibly lucky and to those who decided to stay at home, you missed a brilliant day out. Once again the event could only go ahead with the time and effort put in by the Melville team, especially Bobby Jack who was prepared to take entries up until Saturday to ensure a successful event.

All who gave a helping hand are due a big thank you for standing out in the cold all day, at least it was sunny, it certainly could have been worse.