Trophies

Although A.U.C. also gained second place, fifth, sixth and seventh places went to V.U.C. with the result that V.U.C. wan awarded the Dixon Trophy for teams placing (first tour men home) and also the Shackleford Cup for the North Island teams race.

The winner impressed most with his seemingly effortless pace, and only in the last few yards was any strain evident. Dick Gilberd, fifth man home, was also nearing exhaustion. Colin Candy, sixth, ran as well as could be expected. His form of late has been steadily improving, although he in not yet in a position to give his previous high standard

Tim Beaglehole, finishing twelfth, [unclear: ran] an excellent teams' race. Up with the lenders at the end of the first lap, he set the pace well and prepared the way for John Malum and the others. He ran a good race, and his form was an improvement on previous efforts. He should eventually roach an excellent standard and he is worth watching in the future.

In general, an excellent team combination paid dividends by gaining for Victoria not only the trophies, but an additional 8 points in the shield, which made Otago think twice.