Anstey storms to Lightweight Classic victory

Saturday, 24 August 2019 19:55

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

TT legend Bruce Anstey put in a stellar performance to win the Lightweight Classic TT race this evening.

The 'Flying Kiwi' posted a 116.16mph in his final lap as he took victory, whilst Davey Todd secured second place to make it a one-two finish for the Milenco by Padgetts Motorcycles outfit.

Meanwhile, James Hind managed to take the last place on the podium in third after fighting off competition from Ian Lougher and Jamie Coward.

New Zealander Anstey had spent two years away from the TT Mountain Course to recover from serious illness and wins a race he also tasted success in back in 2016 and 2017.

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