I'm sure you put up a time somewhere on here, and it was way quicker than i'll ever manage.

I managed 4:45 last spring, though like you say, tactics and circumstances on the day play a part. I was in a pitched battle for 1st from 600mtrs out and that definitely helped my time, possibly 7-10 seconds, there's no way i'd have done that time if i was on my own.

Got another one booked for august but i'll be surprised if i beat 4:45

I do very much enjoy the track though... its intense!