Palmer pumps 'em in a sprint

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Local lad shows up seasoned pros

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Drapac's Tom Palmer beats Bernard Sulzberger and Chris Sutton to the line.

Drapac's Tom Palmer beats Bernard Sulzberger and Chris Sutton to the line. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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The podium (l-r): Bernard Sulzberger, Tom Palmer and Chris Sutton.

The podium (l-r): Bernard Sulzberger, Tom Palmer and Chris Sutton. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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Bernard Sulzberger leads Chris Sutton late in the race.

Bernard Sulzberger leads Chris Sutton late in the race. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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It was a hectic scramble in Bathurst...

It was a hectic scramble in Bathurst... (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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Kiwi tearaway Tom Scully was racing on his road to a full recovery from injuries suffered earlier in the year.

Kiwi tearaway Tom Scully was racing on his road to a full recovery from injuries suffered earlier in the year. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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The Russian contingent made its presence felt in Bathurst.

The Russian contingent made its presence felt in Bathurst. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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Scott Law was tucked up where he needed to be.

Scott Law was tucked up where he needed to be. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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The Drapac boys were everywhere today.

The Drapac boys were everywhere today. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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Stuart Shaw does another turn to keep Joe Lewis in the action.

Stuart Shaw does another turn to keep Joe Lewis in the action. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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British rider Ed Clancy (c) stays near the head of the field.

British rider Ed Clancy (c) stays near the head of the field. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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Tom Palmer (Drapac) after his win.

Tom Palmer (Drapac) after his win. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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Palmer was the centre of attention after he won in Bathurst.

Palmer was the centre of attention after he won in Bathurst. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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Tom Palmer is interviewed after his win.

Tom Palmer is interviewed after his win. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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A strong win for Drapac rider Tom Palmer.

A strong win for Drapac rider Tom Palmer. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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Palmer had time to celebrate his win in the opening round of the NSW Criterium GP Series.

Palmer had time to celebrate his win in the opening round of the NSW Criterium GP Series. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)
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Stuart Shaw leads Ben Grenda round the tight Bathurst circuit.

Stuart Shaw leads Ben Grenda round the tight Bathurst circuit. (Image credit: Steven K Smith)

Results

#Rider Name (Country) TeamResult
1Tom Palmer (Aus) Drapac12pts
2Bernard Sulzberger (Aus) Fly V Australia10
3Chris Sutton (Aus) Sky8
4Graeme Brown (Aus) Rabobank7
5Wes Sulzberger (Aus) FDJ6
6Rico Rodgers (NZl) Budget Forklifts5
7Michael Freiburg (Aus) Fly V Australia4
8Dean Windsor (Aus)3
9Richard Lang (Aus) Jayco AIS2
10Joel Pearson (Aus) Genesys Wealth Advisers1

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