Episode 15: Stawell Gift Preview

Down the Track - Episode 15 The Easter long weekend means just one thing for athletics fans across the country – the time honoured tradition and action of the Stawell Gift.  The regional city of Stawell once again plays host to the drama, intrigue and pure athleticism of the pinnacle event in the professional running circuit and with all roads leading to Stawell, DTT gets down amongst the action. Tim is joined by Arron Downes to provide a glimpse into the world of pro running, explaining such terms as Backmarkers, Frontmarkers, Restricted races and Open Gifts before going through the major events on offer one by one.    Whether you’re into the pro scene or not, with names like Wells, Coates, Despard and Romanin joined by Rodrigues Chico, Lugo and Carter and Forsyth there is certain to be plenty of interest throughout the weekend.    DTT also interviews VAL CEO (and 2010 Stawell Gift winner) Tom Burbidge for his insight into the week ahead and what may be in store for those who go in with high expectations for a Gift win. Once again DTT leads the way with all the latest in Victorian athletics.