Mark Vernon doesn't go and there are still riders starting out.

First is Lougher on the road then Archibald and McGuinness closing (yet again), Griffiths in very quick, Anstey with Farquhar on his tail, Porter on a very tight line, Britton safely through, Heath nice and smoooth, Parrett, Finnegan with a wiggle and a wheelie, Davies being caught by Harris, Blackley, Carswell, Richardson through, Watson and Ralf comes through,

It is reported that "Mystic" Moodie fancies Harris for this race. ???????

Leaders

McGuinness +1
Farquhar +4
Lougher +4
Griffiths and Anstey +6
Blackley +1
Archibald, Heath and Harris
Porter
Britton