PREVIEW: GTC Gippsland Gift 2022
- Craig Huffer
- Apr 8, 2022
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 10, 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
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