"We're working good as a
team right now," Stu said. "As the
team owner, it's great to see."
Morning Duck JDP Suspen-
sion Honda rider Ryder Lafferty
narrowly
missed the podium
with a strong fourth-place finish
overall, while AmPro Yamaha's
Liam Draper completed the top
five in Pro1.
In the Pro2 division, FMF
Red Bull KTM's Jason Tino
continued his impressive season
by
securing another class victory
and finishing sixth overall on
the day, taking four of the seven
Pro2 Cherokee test victories.
Tino adapted well to the chang
-
ing conditions and credited the
flowing trail
and the technical
final section as highlights of
the event.
The battle
for the remaining
Pro2 podium spots came down
to the wire. Enduro Engineering
Triumph's James Jenkins and
MX Tech/Offroad Performance
Coach Husqvarna rider Gavin Si
-
mon traded seconds throughout
the day, and Jenkins
ultimately
secured second in class by just
2.5 seconds over Simon. Jenkins
found extra pace in the final test
to seal the runner-up position
after entering the last section
trailing Simon by two seconds.
Liqui Moly Factory Racing
Beta rider Jhak Walker earned
the remaining Pro2 test wins
but was taken out of conten
-
tion after being assessed a time
penalty for unknowingly getting
off
track in test five, where he
gained a significant advantage.
In the Pro Women class, Rock-
star Energy Husqvarna's Korie
Steede continued her dominant
2026
campaign with another
class win. Despite multiple
crashes throughout the day and
a physically demanding final
section, Steede swept all seven
tests to extend her undefeated
season streak.
Enduro Engineering Triumph's
Shelby Turner earned second
place in class after another con
-
sistent ride, further establishing
herself as a regular contender on
the Pro
Women podium. Defend
-
ing champion Rieju's Rachel
Gutish
rounded out the podium
in third after charging late in the
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Jason Tino won the Pro2 class in sixth overall.
