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Cycle News 2023 Issue 29 July 25

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for the day's overall win, but it did give the Repsol Honda team a 1-2 finish. This time, Busto couldn't mount a comeback in the second lap but in- stead endured several fives en route to sixth place on the day, severely hurting his chances of dethroning Bou for this year's championship. "Day two was tough," Busto said. "I felt good with my riding but with some fives at the start of the first lap I needed another good second lap. But the second lap was not good. More fives and a really bad day." Bou's nine-mark total for the day ensured the Spaniard the win over Marcelli with 18 marks. Raga placed third, ahead of Vertigo rider Miquel Gelabert and Grattarola. Bou is all but ensured a record- breaking 17th title. He leads Busto by 29 points going into the final round af - ter the championship's summer break. Marcelli is 39 points behind Busto in third. The final round takes place in France, September 1-3. CN SATURDAY 1. Toni Bou (Mon) 20 2. Matteo Grattarola (Bet) 30 3. Jaime Busto (GG) 36 4. Adam Raga (TRRS) 37 5. Gabriel Marcelli (Mon) 49 SUNDAY 1. Tony Bou (Mon) 9 2. Gabriel Marcelli (Mon) 19 3. Adam Raga (TRRS) 23 4. Miquel Gelabert (Ver) 31 5. Matteo Grattarola (Bet) 31 VOLUME ISSUE JULY , P31 It was not a good weekend for Bou's championship rival Jaime Busto.

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