No. 7 Reservoir at Kangaroo Flat is the venue this Sunday for the third race of the Bendigo Athletic Club cross-country season, the Kel Pell 6500 metres Handicap.

The race is expected to be a contest between backmarkers Michael Preece and Josh Sait.  Last week only three seconds separated them and this week could be even closer.  Sait is a former Club Champion bouncing back from a 2014 season marred by injury and Preece is picked by many good judges as a young runner who hasn't yet fully realised his abundant talent.

These two won't have it all their own way however with plenty of others, led by Kyall Britten, looking to surprise them and grab the 1st Prize of $250.  The senior race will commence at 10:30am and will be preceded by a Children’s Race over 1000 metres at 10am.  Last week's second-placegetter Emma Gilligan is looking to go one better but Isabella Ellis may have other ideas.

For more information about the Bendigo Athletic Club or to check this event’s handicaps, please visit our website at www.bendigoathleticclub.org.au or contact Club Secretary Mark Perdon on 0429 132 229.