Bergen Travpark Thursday May 14

Drivers have there photo taken

http://www.trav24.no/ind...yhetsarkiv/vm_er_i_gang

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New Zealands Peter Ferguson punches the air as he takes out the opening heat with Keith R. - Alfons Crown (5) the drive of Australia`s Gareth Rattray is second in the picture but galloped at some stage and was relegated to second last . Gareth Rattray`s day did not get any better as after being relegated here in the opening heat Lacoste I.T. one of his later drives also was relegated due to breaking .Peter Ferguson after taking this heat did not fare that well for the remaimainder of the heats either

http://www.trav24.no/ind...kiv/ferguson_rett_i_tet


http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/BT/BT20090514_2.jpg

R2 World Driving Championship Round 1 2100m
1ST 10 Keith R. Peter Ferguson New Zealand
2ND 9 Gentle Amour Imre Fazekas Hungary
3RD 8 Mist Eirik Høitomt Norway
ALSO RAN
2 Queen Of Harzbeck Birger Jørgensen Denmark
3 Monique Speed Brad Forward Canada
1 Naomi Dryad Jason Bartlett United States
6 Håson Roland Hulskath Germany
4 Egregious Bjørn Goop Sweden
5 Alfons Crown Gareth Rattray Australia
7 Third Diamond Christophe Martens Belgium (Scratched)
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Belgium`s Christophe Martens takes out heat 2

http://www.trav24.no/ind...martens_tok_andre_stikk


http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/BT/BT20090514_3.jpg

R3 World Driving Championship Round 1 2100m
1ST 5 Super Charming Christophe Martens Belgium
2ND 1 Tom Cruiser Roland Hulskath Germany
3RD 8 Munson Brad Forward Canada
ALSO RAN
6 Cunningham Eirik Høitomt Norway
4 Woman Fanatic Imre Fazekas Hungary
3 U.S. Funds Birger Jørgensen Denmark
7 Delphis Lantern Jason Bartlett United States
9 Nice Ås Gareth Rattray Australia
2 Super Victor Bjørn Goop Sweden
10 Thai Silver Peter Ferguson New Zealand (Scratched)
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Birger Jørgensen Denmark takes out heat 3

http://www.trav24.no/ind...dansk_dynamitt_i_tredje


http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/BT/BT20090514_5.jpg

R5 World Driving Championship Round 1 2100m
1ST 4 Mill Meucci Birger Jørgensen Denmark
2ND 9 Shining Lantern Christophe Martens Belgium
3RD 1 Soft Gun Roland Hulskath Germany
ALSO RAN
10 Kristina M. Jason Bartlett United States
8 Maxwill C.N. Brad Forward Canada
6 Southwind Vertical Bjørn Goop Sweden
3 Just A Diamond Imre Fazekas Hungary
5 Velviano K. Peter Ferguson New Zealand
7 Chip Hovsten Eirik Høitomt Norway
2 Baron Sign Gareth Rattray Australia
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Canada`s Brad Forward took maximum points in the final heat.The meeting has not that long completed and as soon as I have the points will bring them to you.

http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/BT/BT20090514_7.jpg

R7 World Driving Championship Round 1 2100m
1ST 4 Silverboy M.C. Brad Forward Canada
2ND 2 Kiss K. Bjørn Goop Sweden
3RD 10 Girandola Aas Eirik Høitomt Norway
ALSO RAN
1 Santiago Birger Jørgensen Denmark
3 Vinyard A.L. Imre Fazekas Hungary
9 Mountain Mohican Jason Bartlett United States
5 Lara Croft D.K. Roland Hulskath Germany
8 Speedy Ball Christophe Martens Belgium
7 Laina Vang Peter Ferguson New Zealand
6 Lacoste I.T. Gareth Rattray Australia

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Biri Travbane - Biri Friday May 15

http://www.biritrav.no/biri_info.htm



Peter Ferguson started Day 2 as he had Day 1 with a winner on what would turn out to be a memorable one.

http://www.trav24.no/ind...rkiv/ferguson_sjokkvant


Race Replay (note the Replays may take a few minutes to upload)

http://www.biritrav.no/V.../../video/090515_03.wmv


R3 World Driving Championship Round 2 2100m
1ST 1 Beauty’s Rock Peter Ferguson New Zealand
2ND 5 Bullys Mr. Frazer Brad Forward Canada
3RD 8 Dame Superb Bjørn Goop Sweden
ALSO RAN
4 Northern Territory Eirik Høitomt Norway
6 Moon Ulvholm Roland Hulskath Germany
9 Astro Liberty Birger Jørgensen Denmark
7 Don’t Tease Me Gareth Rattray Australia
2 Keep On Turning Imre Fazekas Hungary
3 Be Girl Jason Bartlett USA
10 Elma’s Park Christophe Martens Belgium
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The USA`s Jason Bartlett got his first win for the series and some much needed points.

http://www.trav24.no/ind...tlett_med_full_kontroll

Race Replay

http://www.biritrav.no/V.../../video/090515_04.wmv

R4 World Driving Championship Round 2 2100m
1ST 3 Art Of Kosmos Jason Bartlett USA
2ND 1 Turbo Drew Eirik Høitomt Norway
3RD 2 Uncle Sund Christophe Martens Belgium
ALSO RAN
5 Running Force Gareth Rattray Australia
9 Domain Launcher Roland Hulskath Germany
10 Olympia Amok Bjørn Goop Sweden
4 The European Imre Fazekas Hungary
6 Indian Eighty Peter Ferguson New Zealand
8 Donald Dana Birger Jørgensen Denmark
7 Niro Brad Forward Canada
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This turned out to be a Trans Tasman Rivalry as finally some Luck went the way of Australia`s Gareth Rattray taking out heat 3 with Plenkrutt (5) from Peter Ferguson on Dofen (10)

http://www.trav24.no/ind...t_kjoert_en_traver_foer

Gareth Rattray’s disappointing start to the 2009 World Drivers’ Championship sparked the Tasmanian young gun into action in the second round of heats that were run in Norway overnight.

http://www.harness.org.a...ticle.cfm?news_id=11809

Race Replay

http://www.biritrav.no/V.../../video/090515_06.wmv

R6 World Driving Championship Round 2 2100m
1ST 5 Plenkrutt Gareth Rattray Australia
2ND 10 Dofen Peter Ferguson New Zealand
3RD 7 Eng Fly Roland Hulskath Germany
ALSO RAN
6 Heffalompen Birger Jørgensen Denmark
9 Gam Garbo Bjørn Goop Sweden
8 Jiba Prinsen Brad Forward Canada
4 Skarpvinna Christophe Martens Belgium
2 Stumne Gnist Eirik Høitomt Norway
3 Tronstuelden Imre Fazekas Hungary
1 Hjertebest Jason Bartlett USA
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Sweden`s Bjørn Goop piloted Matchcrown to victory here.Peter Ferguson`s second placing was enough to see him finish the day 11 points clear of Goop.

http://www.trav24.no/ind...hetsarkiv/saa_vant_goop


Race Replay

http://www.biritrav.no/V.../../video/090515_07.wmv

R7 World Driving Championship Round 2 2100m
1ST 2 Matchcrown Bjørn Goop Sweden
2ND 6 Mr. Maksi Peter Ferguson New Zealand
3RD 5 Friendly Friend Birger Jørgensen Denmark
ALSO
3 Sir Prize Eirik Høitomt Norway
7 Arnie Dance Gareth Rattray Australia
9 Eling’s Arnie Jason Bartlett USA
1 Crowd News Imre Fazekas Hungary
8 Newton Roland Hulskath Germany
4 Go Tilly Christophe Martens Belgium
10 Nermes Marceaux Brad Forward Canada
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So at the end of 2 Days of competition it is NZ`s Peter Ferguson who will take an 11 point lead into the third round at Jarlsberg on Saturday May 16

http://www.ustrotting.co...asp?a=31715&z=1

1 Peter Ferguson 71 New Zealand
2 Bjørn Goop 60 Sweden
3 Birger Jørgensen 56 Denmark
4 Brad Forward 54 Canada
5 Eirik Høitomt 53 Norway
6 Christophe Martens 51 Belgium
7 Roland Hülskath 50 Germany
8 Jason Bartlett 42 USA
9 Gareth Rattray 38 Australia
6 Imre Fazekas 37 Hungary
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Jarlsberg Travbane - Jarlsberg Saturday May 16


http://www.jarlsberg-travbane.no/


Jason Bartlett USA gets his second winner for the series

http://www.trav24.no/ind...kiv/bartlett_vant_igjen


http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/JA/JA20090516_2.jpg

R2 World Driving Championship Round 3 2100m
1ST 3 Inspector Barnaby Jason Bartlett USA
2ND 2 Pine Pack Roland Hulskath Germany
3RD 7 Spirre Vip Bjørn Goop Sweden
ALSO RAN
10 Touch Me Felicia Eirik Høitomt Norway
8 Philip Rags Brad Forward Canada
6 Treasure Meadow Birger Jørgensen Denmark
4 Bri Ramar Peter Ferguson New Zealand
9 Borghese Gareth Rattray Australia
5 Mr. Jingel Imre Fazekas Hungary
1 Gardens Girl Christophe Martens Belgium (Scratched)
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The first winner for the series for Germany`s Roland Hulskath as he gets Pål Erik home.This win conbined with a second earlier and some very goods performances over previous days sees Hulskath move into second ,some 5 points behind Peter Ferguson of NZ and 3 points clear of Bjorn Goop of Sweden in 3rd.

http://www.trav24.no/ind...aal_erik_hjalp_tyskeren


http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/JA/JA20090516_3.jpg

R3 World Driving Championship Round 3 1609m
1ST 7 Pål Erik Roland Hulskath Germany
2ND 1 Brødsjø Vilja Jason Bartlett USA
3RD 10 Gjønni Perla Peter Ferguson New Zealand
ALSO RAN
6 Eld Dagaz Eirik Høitomt Norway
8 Tvedt Oline Birger Jørgensen Denmark
2 Bjørnerød Trollet Christophe Martens Belgium
5 Trollmin Jenta Brad Forward Canada
3 Sagi Skøiar Gareth Rattray Australia
4 Valle Vinni Bjørn Goop Sweden (Scratched)
9 Bravo Best Imre Fazekas Hungary (Scratched)
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Sweden`s Bjørn Goop obviously not happy being relegated to 3rd overall on the points table after the previous Heat,hit back taking this out and leapfrogging both Hulskath (Germany) and Ferguson (NZ) to take the lead.Australia`s Gareth Rattray had his best result for the day here placing 3rd with Image Crown

http://www.trav24.no/ind...idgutten_etter_overpace


http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/JA/JA20090516_6.jpg

R6 World Driving Championship Round 3 2100m
1ST 2 Langelidgutten Bjørn Goop Sweden
2ND 3 Taxdodger Joe Birger Jørgensen Denmark
3RD 1 Image Crown Gareth Rattray Australia
ALSO RAN
9 Atlantic Ås Imre Fazekas Hungary
4 Honey Ram Roland Hulskath Germany
8 Quality Hall Peter Ferguson New Zealand
10 Los Ari Jason Bartlett USA
5 Mr. Brown Eirik Høitomt Norway
7 Dennis Dun Dee Christophe Martens Belgium
6 Giant Desert Brad Forward Canada
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Denmark`s Birger Jørgensen started the day in 3rd place on the overall standings and this win would go along way to cementing his place near the top of the leaders board after Day 3.

http://www.trav24.no/ind...ergensen_vant_loep_tolv


http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/JA/JA20090516_7.jpg

R7 World Driving Championship Round 3 1609m
1ST 3 Our Fame Birger Jørgensen Denmark
2ND 5 Enzo Peter Ferguson New Zealand
3RD 4 Leo Imre Fazekas Hungary
ALSO RAN
9 Bergknallen Roland Hulskath Germany
1 Ideal News Bjørn Goop Sweden
8 Rose Volo Christophe Martens Belgium
6 Capital Invest Gareth Rattray Australia
10 Enjoyment F. Eirik Høitomt Norway
7 News Wind Jason Bartlett USA
2 Farmer Boy Brad Forward Canada
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So wrapping up Day 3 - although New Zealands Peter Ferguson (98)didn`t post a win he still manages to cling onto the lead courtesy of some solid efforts throughout the day and finds himself 2 points clear of Sweden`s Bjorn Goop (96) with Denmark`s Birger Jørgensen (93) in 3rd. After a poor start on Day 1 where nothing went right Australia`s Gareth Rattray trails the field on (54)

http://www.ustrotting.co...asp?a=31721&z=1

1 Peter Ferguson New Zealand 98
2 Bjørn Goop Sweden 96
3 Birger Jørgensen Denmark 93
7 Roland Hülskath Germany 89
8 Jason Bartlett USA 74
5 Eirik Høitomt Norway 70
6 Christophe Martens Belgium 66
4 Brad Forward Canada 63
6 Imre Fazekas Hungary 59
9 Gareth Rattray Australia 54
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The next round moves to Sørlandets Travpark - Kristiansand on May 18 and with 2 rounds to go the series is really up for grabs

Sørlandets Travpark - Kristiansand Monday May 18

reigning champion Christophe Martens of Belgium started the day in style taking the opening 2 heats with Victory Hall and Vic Van Cornjum earning valuable points that would see him move from 7th overnight to fifth overall .

http://www.trav24.no/ind...ens_vant_dagens_foerste

http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/ST/ST20090518_2.jpg

R2 World Driving Championship Round 4 1609m
1ST 6 Victory Hall Christophe Martens Belgium
2ND 10 Money Honey S.E. Peter Ferguson New Zealand
3RD 8 Happy Tibur Eirik Høitomt Norway
ALSO RAN
9 Matador F.I. Birger Jørgensen Denmark
2 Sakarita Brad Forward Canada
4 Freddythefender Bjørn Goop Sweden
5 Coktail Times Imre Fazekas Hungary
7 Victory Bone Jason Bartlett USA
1 Spirit Of Gulema Roland Hulskath Germany
3 Muffin D.K. Gareth Rattray Australia
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Placings to New Zealands Peter Ferguson in the opening 2 heats would see him retain his overall lead and widen the margin between himself and Sweden`s Bjorn Goop to 8 points .

http://www.trav24.no/ind...nor/nyhetsarkiv/da_capo

http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/ST/ST20090518_3.jpg

R3 World Driving Championship Round 4 2140m
1ST 9 Vic Van Cornjum Christophe Martens Belgium
2ND 10 Pay Streamline Roland Hulskath Germany
3RD 8 Deliberate Vision Eirik Høitomt Norway
ALSO RAN
6 Giant Augustinu Bjørn Goop Sweden
3 Super Piaf Peter Ferguson New Zealand
1 No Pain No Gain Brad Forward Canada
7 Ready Ås Imre Fazekas Hungary
4 Yazzy Dancer Gareth Rattray Australia
5 Mr. Knight Birger Jørgensen Denmark
2 All In Jason Bartlett USA
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Denmark`s Birger Jørgensen drove his 3rd winner for the series as he got Beban Håleryd home at the head of affairs in the days penultimate heat to keep his chances of a title alive coming into the last day .

http://www.trav24.no/ind...tsarkiv/birger_og_beban

http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/ST/ST20090518_5.jpg

R5 World Driving Championship Round 4 1609m
1ST 1 Beban Håleryd Birger Jørgensen Denmark
2ND 2 Conway Holl Peter Ferguson New Zealand
3RD 6 Leca S. Eirik Høitomt Norway
ALSO RAN
10 Mellby Rebellen Imre Fazekas Hungary
7 Cecil Endurance Bjørn Goop Sweden
5 Corrado Karan Jason Bartlett USA
4 Tara Boko Roland Hulskath Germany
9 Glazier's Dancer Brad Forward Canada
8 Night Fighter Christophe Martens Belgium
3 Dragostea Din Tei Gareth Rattray Australia
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Eirik Høitomt of Norway had been consistently in the points all day and deserved to post a win here

http://www.trav24.no/ind...rkiv/endelig_vant_eirik

http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/ST/ST20090518_6.jpg

R6 World Driving Championship Round 4 2140m
1ST 4 Kastor Håbegård Eirik Høitomt Norway
2ND 3 General Pointer Roland Hulskath Germany
3RD 7 Silverandgold Jason Bartlett USA
ALSO RAN
6 Lopez Imre Fazekas Hungary
10 Ambro Skeeter S.L. Gareth Rattray Australia
1 Caraciola As Brad Forward Canada
9 Thai Rainman Birger Jørgensen Denmark
8 Kings Chip Bjørn Goop Sweden
2 Mazzetti Christophe Martens Belgium (Scratched)
5 Toscane Valley Peter Ferguson New Zealand (Scratched)
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So to wrap up Day 4 - Peter Ferguson of New Zealand continues to lead the series on 133 points going into the last round at Bjerke in Oslo on May 20 -.He is 12 points clear of Denmark`s Birger Jørgensen who moves into second place on 121 points.Roland Hülskath of Germany is on 117 points whilst Bjorn Goop has slipped from second overnight to fourth with 115 points.Australia`s Garreth Rattray will bring home with him no fond memories of this series as he continues to linger at the bottom of the table.

http://www.ustrotting.co...asp?a=31747&z=1

1 Peter Ferguson New Zealand 133
2 Birger Jørgensen Denmark 121
3 Roland Hülskath Germany 117
4 Bjørn Goop Sweden 115
5 Eirik Høitomt Norway 112
6 Christophe Martens Belgium 107
7 Brad Forward Canada 90
8 Jason Bartlett USA 90
9 Imre Fazekas Hungary 79
10 Gareth Rattray Australia 63
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Bjerke - Travbane Wednesday May 20

http://www.bjerke.no/

Final Round of the 2009 World Drivers Championships -This is how they went into the Final day of competition - NZ`s Peter Ferguson (133) had a 12 point lead

1 Peter Ferguson New Zealand 133
2 Birger Jørgensen Denmark 121
3 Roland Hülskath Germany 117
4 Bjørn Goop Sweden 115
5 Eirik Høitomt Norway 112
6 Christophe Martens Belgium 107
7 Brad Forward Canada 90
8 Jason Bartlett USA 90
9 Imre Fazekas Hungary 79
10 Gareth Rattray Australia 63 =====================


The perfect start to the day for Denmark`s Birger Jørgensen ,the win seeing him close to within 1 point of overall leader Peter Ferguson of NZ .

http://www.trav24.no/ind...arkiv/birger_vant_igjen

http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/BJ/BJ20090520_2.jpg

R2 World Driving Championship Final Round 2100m
1ST 9 Fashion Albert Birger Jørgensen Denmark
2ND 8 Celina De Mill Bjørn Goop Sweden
3RD 2 Lindys Starfighter Roland Hulskath Germany
ALSO RAN
4 Mister Plush Gareth Rattray Australia
1 Andrea Knudsen K Peter Ferguson New Zealand
3 Thalys Brad Forward Canada
7 Forza Bella Christophe Martens Belgium
10 Dancers Siren Imre Fazekas Hungary
5 Pine Peak Jason Bartlett USA (Scratched)
6 Wholly Princess Eirik Høitomt Norway (Scratched)
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Denmark`s Birger Jørgensen takes the overall lead with this win as he goes 7 clear of NZ`s Peter Ferguson .Australia`s Garreth Rattray having a better day ,that`s 2 fourth placed finishes for him in the opening two races.

http://www.trav24.no/ind...ger_mot_sammenlagtseier

http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/BJ/BJ20090520_3.jpg

R3 World Driving Championship Final Round 2100m
1ST 7 Milljoy Birger Jørgensen Denmark
2ND 2 Cobra Bac Eirik Høitomt Norway
3RD 4 Elma's Park Peter Ferguson New Zealand
ALSO RAN
9 Dancing Girl D.E. Gareth Rattray Australia
8 Four O'Clock Jason Bartlett USA
1 Riverside Queen Christophe Martens Belgium
6 Little Diamond Bjørn Goop Sweden
5 Mr. Maksi Imre Fazekas Hungary
3 Flying Expences Brad Forward Canada (Scratched)
10 Venus Sund Roland Hulskath Germany (Scratched)
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Ferguson(NZ) out of a place here and title slipping from his grasp as Birger Jørgensen`s(Denmark) lead increases as he takes 3rd and extends his lead to 13 points.Ferguson(NZ) clings on to second but now finds himself only 3 points clear of Norway`s Eirik Høitomt who takes maximum points with the win here.With one heat to go in this years championship - to win the title Ferguson would now need to win the final heat and have Birger Jørgensen (Denmark)finish no higher than 6th in the 9 horse field.A win for Norway`s Eirik Høitomt who currently sits in 3rd place on 144 points would not be enough to see him take the title but he still has a shot at finishing 2nd ahead of Ferguson(NZ)

http://www.trav24.no/ind...itomt_og_norvelous_news

http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/BJ/BJ20090520_5.jpg

R5 World Driving Championship Final Round 1609m
1ST 4 Norvelous News Eirik Høitomt Norway
2ND 7 Pappniak Laday Jason Bartlett USA
3RD 9 Playful Birger Jørgensen Denmark
ALSO RAN
8 Photorealist Imre Fazekas Hungary
1 Mach Three Brad Forward Canada
6 Free Gift Gareth Rattray Australia
10 Guilty Victory Bjørn Goop Sweden
3 Super Easy Peter Ferguson New Zealand
2 King Boszorg Christophe Martens Belgium
5 Dauntless De Vie Roland Hulskath Germany
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A dissapointing end to the day for NZ`s Peter Ferguson finishing last of the 9 runners as his drive Einar S.E. galloped his way out of business.With that the Title went the way of Denmark as Birger Jørgensen finished in 6th place on Jackson Brodde,the 4 points collected here added to his total coming into the final race sees him take out the 2009 World Drivers Championship on 164 points from NZ`s Peter Ferguson who led the series for so long and must have been dissapointed with the way things finished today on 148 points,1 point clear of Norway`s Eirik Høitomt on 147 points.

http://www.trav24.no/ind...lett_avsluttet_med_stil

http://www.rikstoto.no/R...oto/BJ/BJ20090520_7.jpg

R7 World Driving Championship Final Round 2100m
1ST 3 Strong Knight Jason Bartlett USA
2ND 5 Nok'en Siem Gareth Rattray Australia
3RD 4 X.O. Hornline Roland Hulskath Germany
ALSO RAN
2 Dream Royal Christophe Martens Belgium
9 Danish Angel Bjørn Goop Sweden
6 Jackson Brodde Birger Jørgensen Denmark
10 Leo Vic Eirik Høitomt Norway
8 All In One As Brad Forward Canada
1 Einar S.E. Peter Ferguson New Zealand
7 Sense Of Beauty Imre Fazekas Hungary (Scratched)
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http://www.bjerke.no/Akt...nsen-ble-verdensmester/

Final Standings after 5 days of competition

1. Birger Jørgensen (Denmark)- 164
2. Peter Ferguson (NZ)- 148
3. Eirik Høitomt (Norway)- 147
4. Roland Hülskath (Germany)- 138
5. Bjørn Goop (Sweden)- 136
6. Jason Bartlett (USA)- 127
7. Christophe Martens(Belgium) - 120
8. Brad Forward (Canada)- 96
9. Imre Fazekas (Hungary)- 93
10. Gareth Rattray (Australia)- 89
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Gareth Rattray`s 2nd placing in todays final heat was still not enough to see him move of the bottom of the table and as far as memories go there were few - but he will look back on day 2 of competition where he won a heat of the championship with fond memory of his time in Norway.