PREVIEW: GTC Gippsland Gift 2022

Our preview of the 2022 GTC Gippsland Gift is here!

Three Victorian representatives, Finn Staple (U18 400m), Antje Kempff (U17 400m), Elly Fleming (U18 400m), plus 2021 Stawell Gift finalist Dion Paull will headline the GTC Gippsland Gift. Last year's runner up Jett Schofield is back to go one better, plus James Hanson will make his long awaited return to the sprints track.

Will one of the big guns take the win or will we see a GTC Gift upset from one of our frontmarkers?

Plus we have analysed every single runner over the open, masters and youth events.

GIPPSLAND GIFT - 100M OPEN

Top 3 > Semi Final, Top 3 > Final

(HANDICAP) HEAT 1

8 James Hanson On the comeback, could bring some magic

11 Antje Kempff In form. 4th last week in the U.17 National 400m

17 Max Canty On the improve

17 Glen Borch 5th last year, never doubt

19 Annabella Denton Young talent making her GTC debut

25 Laura Coleman Brings Vic Milers Club experience

(HANDICAP) HEAT 2

0 Dion Paull 2021 Stawell Gift Finalist, the one to watch

12 Andrew Crawford 2021 Gippsland Gift Finalist, has improved

14 Hunter Aurisch The big improver

16 Mia Van de Vyver Shows good potential

17 Maddy Boyd Returns after a 3rd placing last year

19 Matilda Farley Has the potential, will have one eye on the 1000

(HANDICAP) HEAT 3

6 Jett Schofield Last year's runner up. Runs well in Gippsland

13 Elly Fleming Fresh from Nationals, steps down to test her speed

17 Melanie Beanland State Little Athlete, GTC Debut

18 Aleasha Read Traralgon little athlete stepping up to the seniors

18 Darcy Knowles First season with GTC, one to watch for the future

21 Alexander Rajan Not shy to step up, only 10 years old

(HANDICAP) HEAT 4

2 Finn Staple National 400m success, now steps down to the 100m

12 Ryan Peel GTC Debut, anything possible

14 Shae-lee Evans Made the semi final last year, will look to go one better

17 Kaydence Fleming Up 'n coming star, ready for senior experience

22 Heidi McInnes Long striding, set for her GTC Debut

22 Lisa McGregor Back again after the Gippsland Championships

24 Robert Knowles Speed test before the Masters Mile

GTC Celebrity Tipsters >>>>

ALEXIS GILLHAM The Doc	BRENDAN FARLEY Father of Cass	DEAN HUFFER The Physio
​Finn Staple (2m)	​Dion Paull (0m)	Finn Staple (2m)

GTC MASTERS MILE HANDICAP

(SEC: HANDICAP) FINAL MASTERS MILE

0 Lisa McGregor The front marker, catch me if you can

25 Robert Knowles GTC Debut, ready to start his running career with a win

45 Oscar Husodo Consistent performer, will need to set his own tempo

65 Glen Borch Won't die wondering, look for a hot early pace

75 Glenn Crawford Crowd fav, legs might run heavy after recent 100km race

85 Ryan Peel GTC Debut. Youngest of the masters, look for late dash

90 Gordon Knight '21 Stawell Gift Masters Mile Champ. After another sash

GTC Celebrity Tipsters >>>>

ALEXIS GILLHAM The Doc	BRENDAN FARLEY Father of Cass	DEAN HUFFER The Physio
​Gordon Knight (90sec)	​Glen Borch (65sec)	Ryan Peel (85sec)

GTC 400M OPEN HANDICAP

(HANDICAP) FINAL 400M

0 Finn Staple The flying Finn. First GTC man ever under 50

10 Dion Paull Experienced. A Stawell Gift 400m backmarker champ

30 Jett Schofield Shows glimpses, now needs to put it together

35 James Hanson The wildcard. Former school boy champion

45 Antje Kempff GTC Women's 400m Record holder, In form & confident

50 Elly Fleming 7th in U.17 800m Aus Champs. Look for strong finish

65 Andrew Crawford Been here before, not to be dismissed

70 Maddison Boyd Impressive 3rd at Vic Little Athletic Championships

75 Kaydence Fleming Will be determined after just missing out on nationals

80 Aleasha Read Keen for the experience, one to watch for the future

85 Glen Borch The Champ, but it will be tough to backup after a Mile

90 Shae-lee Evans Shows toe, fitness will be the decider in the home run

95 Mia Van de Vyver Has the potential and will lead the charge

GTC Celebrity Tipsters >>>>

ALEXIS GILLHAM The Doc	BRENDAN FARLEY Father of Cass	DEAN HUFFER The Physio
Antje Kempff (45m)	Jett Schofield (30m)	Finn Staple (0m)

GTC 1000M OPEN HANDICAP

(SEC: HANDICAP) GTC 1000M OPEN HANDICAP

0 Laura Coleman Showed signs at the Gippy Champs

5 Max Canty Pace won't be a problem, but strength will be the key

10 Kate Peel GTC Debut. Anything possible

10 Ruth Hodge Speed will be tested, distance won't be a problem

15 Matilda Farley A youngster with VMC experience and potential

25 Darcy Knowles First race after season break, big improver this year

25 Maddy Boyd Will look to step up from Little Athletic level

25 Alex Rajan Vic Little Aths U10 800m Champ. Big time performer

30 Sarah Husodo Has the potential, will need to chase

50 James Hanson Won his first race back on the track after 10years at VMC

GTC Celebrity Tipsters >>>>

ALEXIS GILLHAM The Doc	BRENDAN FARLEY Father of Cass	DEAN HUFFER The Physio
Sarah Husodo (30sec)	Darcy Knowles (25sec)	James Hanson (50sec)

GTC YOUTH 100M & 400M PRIMARY HANDICAP

100M YOUTH Top 2 >>> Final

(HANDICAP) HEAT 1

0 Hunter Aurisch Powerful. 2nd in the GTC Boys 100m Champs

7 Alexander Rajan Has the endurance, first half will be the test

8 Xavier Farley Will be ready to roar

15 Vanessa Buhagiar Steadily improving, will have to start well

30 Jonty Aurisch Youngest at the meet, will give it a red hot go

30 Amelie Williams GTC Debut. Brings the A game, could be a big chance

(HANDICAP) HEAT 2

3 Max Canty 3rd in the 2021 GTC Boys 100m Championship

7 Annabella Denton Finding her stride again

8 Tom Kanavan Always in the mix

9 Heidi McInness Anything possible

18 Morgan Knowles GTC Debut. Ready to get amongst it

19 Charlotte Sargent Finds her stride, could be there

(HANDICAP) HEAT 3

4 Kaydence Fleming Experienced. GTC Primary Girls 100m Champ

6 Melina Beanland Made it to State Little Athletics Championships

7 Mikio Taylor Mannix Every chance on his day

16 Olivia Sargent Improving. Could very well surprise

19 Jessica Brewer GTC Debut. Will be strong through the finish

20 Elle Aurisch Has the ability, early start will be the key

GTC Celebrity Tipsters >>>>

ALEXIS GILLHAM The Doc	BRENDAN FARLEY Father of Cass	DEAN HUFFER The Physio
​Kaydence Fleming (4m)	Kaydence Fleming (4m)	Hunter Aurisch (0m)

400M PRIMARY HANDICAP FINAL

(HANDICAP) FINAL 400M

0 Thomas Kanavan Off scratch. Will need to commit right to the line

5 Xavier Farley Ready for the hunt

10 Mikio Taylor Mannix Can be difficult to beat

20 Annabella Denton Plenty to like, distance will be the test

25 Melina Beanland Has the wheels, fitness unknown

35 Vanessa Buhagiar Improving athlete, could surprise

50 Olivia Sargent Potential to be dangerous

65 Morgan Knowles GTC Debut, shows some toe

70 Jessica Brewer GTC Debut, one to watch for the future

75 Elle Aurisch Could prove difficult to beat

80 Charlotte Sargent Will enjoy the shorter run

100 Amelie Williams GTC Debut. Will lead the charge

GTC Celebrity Tipsters >>>>

ALEXIS GILLHAM The Doc	BRENDAN FARLEY Father of Cass	DEAN HUFFER The Physio
Charlotte Sargent (80m)	Anabella Denton (20m)	Xavier Farley (5m)

- Timetable - 3:00pm Check In 3:30pm Warmup w/ Denis 4:00pm 100m GTC Gift Heats 4:10pm 100m Youth Heats 4:20pm Masters Mile 4:35pm 100m GTC Gift Semi Final 4:50pm 400m Handicap Primary 5:00pm 400m Handicap Open 5:10pm 1k Timed Handicap 5:20pm 100m Youth Final 5:30pm 100m GTC Gift Final 5:40pm Presentations