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Fisher, McKenzie in race series showdown

at National Stadium -- with a slight twist.Unlike the previous four races in the series which were held on the road, tomorrow's event comprises a 1500 metre track race for eight to 10 and 11-12 year-olds,

at National Stadium -- with a slight twist.

Unlike the previous four races in the series which were held on the road, tomorrow's event comprises a 1500 metre track race for eight to 10 and 11-12 year-olds, and 3,000 metres for the 13-15s.

Much of the attention will focus on the girls' eight to 10 group where the winner of the series is yet to be decided. Kimberley Fisher and Shellicia McKenzie will battle for the top honour -- both needing victory to lift the overall title.

However, Danlia Martin has shown she is capable of upsetting both Fisher and McKenzie, and although she's too far back in the point standings to win overall, she could have a say in the final outcome.

In the boys' six to eight group, Kor Von Tucker has already clinched the title by virtue of three first places and one second. Winner of the Front Street Mile in January, he will start as firm favourite tomorrow.

Kejuan Tucker, meanwhile, needs only a top six placing to secure second place overall.

Carlo Paynter, having completed only two series events, isn't in the running for an overall prize but could be one to watch, having beaten Tucker in the Butterfield and Vallis race earlier this year.

One of the closest races should be between Mark Morrison and Henry Talbot in the boys' 13-15 age group. With the best four out of five results counting towards the overall KPMG title, Morrison is already in an unbeatable position with three firsts and a second. Talbot needs only a top three finish to take second place from Terrence Dill who currently lies second after Talbot missed the last race.

Among the 13-15 girls, Chloe Kempe, impressive all season, will be gunning for a clean sweep, having won the first four races to clinch the title. Behind her Robyn Dickinson needs only a top three to take second place overall with Ashley Robinson Roberts and Melissa DeSilva battling for third place honours.

Flora Duffy is also expected to make it a perfect five out of five in the girls' 11 to 12 division which, predictably, she has dominated.

The consistent Kassie Bather has already sewn up second place and Shinae Nisbett is expected to take third.

However, Latroya Darrell, who has only run in two of the four previous races, could spring a top three finish.

The boys' 11-12 title has already gone to Coyatito Smith who managed to hold off Cody Lima by the narrowest of margins in the MRM race. Tomorrow's contest should again be close with the much improved Sheldon Mackenzie and mile specialist Tyler Abbott also strong contenders for honours.

Note: In addition to tomorrow's KPMG series, juniors can sign up for other track and field events as the competition will be held in conjunction with a Bermuda Pacers developmental meet. Entry forms for both are available from Sportseller and Sports R Us until 5.00 p.m. today. An entry fee of four dollars covers both events.

Leader of the pack: Mark Morrison (334) has already wrapped up victory in the 13-15 age group of the KPMG series but can expect some stiff competition from his closest rival, Henry Talbot, in tomorrow's 3,000 metres track race.