Stannard looks strong in Junior Tour

THE Martin Donnelly Junior Tour arrived in Carrick-on-Suir last night with no change to the overall positions.

Overnight leader Ian Stannard from Britain was never concerned for his position as the race leader on a course which suited the ability of the climbers.

After the first lap of three on a local course which included the Carney's Road hill, the pattern of the race emerged when Daniel Martin, Ben Swift, Marcus Tracey (Killarney CC), Rob Ellden (Wales), Derek Burke (Swords McNally-Joinery), Ruud Beerten (Holland) and Peter Williams (Team North West BCF) swept into the lead.