After weeks of disappointing performances the truth has come out.

The Real Hardie has been of on a secret mission to lands afar. In his absence he left one of Poor Rellies Hardie clones.

Unfortunately this clone did not have the testicular fortitude of the original.

Today the clone was retired and the Real Hardie appeared.

He had the red eyes and everything, was pushing hard risking life and limb.

He was rewarded, 30.86knot Nautical Mile, smoked the Elmo PB .

Well done Bud the Gauntlet has been thrown down