continued yesterday as he coasted to victory in the eight mile Sir Stanley Burgess road race.

Smith finished in 43 minutes and 18 seconds -- 19 seconds ahead of second-placed Kevin Tucker (43.37). Jamal Hart was a distant third in 46.15.

Jennifer Fisher, meanwhile, romped to an expected victory among the women, placing ninth overall in 52.10, almost three minutes ahead of Jane Christie (55.01) who claimed female masters honours. Clive Hanes ran an outstanding 49.08 to take fifth place and first senior masters (over 50) prize while first male master (over 40) was sixth-placed Roddy Bassett (50.29).