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( TRRS ) on the opening lap of 10 sections before getting on the gas on laps two and three to underline his dominance . His eventual total of 28 saw him come home 21 marks clear of Jaime Busto ( Vertigo ) with Raga a further eight off the pace .
The biggest mark-taker was section nine in a river that featured a huge step . Bou parted with two maximums here before recording a single mark on his way to a fantastic final lap total of three .
“ It ’ s been a nice day for me although my condition is still not 100 per cent ,” said Bou , “ but I focussed on every section and this victory is very important to me .”
Gabriel Marcelli ( Montesa ), last year ’ s Trial2 champion , displayed his incredible potential in fourth another 11 behind Raga with Miquel Gelabert ( Gas Gas ) taking fifth on a tie-break from Jeroni Fajardo ( Sherco ) after the pair ended the day locked together on 69 to complete the Spanish dominance of the top-six .
Britain ’ s Bristow has been the first lady of Trial since 2014 and she showed no signs of relaxing her grip on the TrialGP Women title today . Riding an eased course , the 29-year-old ’ s total of 37 was 25 ahead of Spain ’ s Sandra Gomez ( TRRS ) with Berta Abellan ( Vertigo ) taking third on 64 .
“ It ’ s been a good day for me ,” said Bristow . “ I have ridden well and I ’ m looking
RYAN SIPES