SECOND PREMIER WIN FOR DOWNING

Russell Downing

SCORING his second consecutive victory in the Premier Calendar, Russell Downing (Healthnet-Maxxis) sprinted home ahead of Malcolm Elliott (Pinarello RT) at the end of the 170-kilometre event in Northumberland.

Downing moved up to seventh spot in the overall on the back of his victory, while Chris Newton (Recycling.co.uk) took third spot to establish himself as sole leader by nine points after sharing the top of the table with Dean Downing (Rapha Condor) for the last two weeks.

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