[Not a valid template]In recent times, Club Handicaps have gone the way of the younger athletes and the 2004 Christmas Handicap was no exception. Thomas Simpson and Darren Kelly had a close contest with pb’s over the Crawfordsburn Trail before Thomas edged Darren on the final hill with Tony Wall the best of the more mature brigade.
Lynne Wilson was first woman ahead of Roma McConville. Jamie Stewart was the fastest of the day in 18.22 despite the heavy off-track conditions. Jordan Neil ran in 18.56, the impressive Kris Lockhart in 19.12 and Robin Brown and Brendan McConville both 19.22.