Goodluck leads X Class; Persaud captures Valladares Trophy

Ransford Goodluck

Former national champion Ransford Goodluck has taken a slim lead in the “X” Class while fullbore captain Mahendra Persaud won the prestigious Valladares Trophy after the first day of competition in the National Rifle Shooting championships which opened Sunday at the Timehri Rifle ranges.

Goodluck recorded an overall aggregate of 131 points with seven V-bulls out of a possible 135 points in action on the opening day of shooting held over 300, 500 and 900 yards ranges in overcast conditions and fluctuating winds.

He shot a possible 35 points with 3Vs at 300 yards but dropped nine