Preston Docks served up a properly gritty chapter of motocross action, dishing out a circuit that was as unforgiving as it was fast.
Set against the estuary, the sandy layout—already notorious for its relentless ruts—was sharpened further by a wet build-up to race day. Thankfully, the skies held, leaving riders to tackle a dry but brutally demanding surface that punished mistakes and rewarded precision.
All eyes were firmly locked on Jeffrey Herlings, making his much-anticipated debut for Honda after an extraordinary 17-year tenure with KTM. If there were any doubts about how quickly he’d adapt, they were buried deep in the sand within a matter of laps.
Herlings was in a class of his own, attacking the circuit with trademark aggression and surgical control to secure a commanding MX1 victory
The Dutchman’s ride was a masterclass in sand racing—fluid through the deepening ruts, fearless over the jumps, and relentless as the track deteriorated. Behind him, Conrad Mewse delivered a composed and determined performance to lock in second, holding off a charging Ben Watson, who completed the podium in third. Oriol Oliver and Adam Sterry rounded out the top five with consistent rides in punishing conditions.
MX1 Results:
84 – Jeffrey Herlings
426 – Conrad Mewse
919 – Ben Watson
83 – Oriol Oliver
811 – Adam Sterry
Over in MX2, Kay de Wolf rose to the occasion in a fiercely contested battle. Showing impressive composure on the ever-breaking surface, he managed the race brilliantly to take the win.
Cas Valk / Karssemakers pushed hard to claim second, while Charlie Heyman put in a standout ride for third. Gyan Doensen and Ben Mustoe completed the top five.
MX2 Results:
Kay de Wolf
33 – Karssemakers
422 – Charlie Heyman
574 – Gyan Doensen
163 – Ben Mustoe
The 125cc class brought its own share of excitement, showcasing the next wave of talent ready to make their mark. Charlie Richmond led the charge with a confident and controlled performance to take the win.
Ryan Waggott stayed within striking distance in second, while Drew Stock secured third. Alfie Geddes-Green and Harry Lee rounded out a competitive top five.
125cc Results:
30 – Charlie Richmond
55 – Ryan Waggott
418 – Drew Stock
111 – Alfie Geddes-Green
17 – Harry Lee
Preston Docks once again proved why it’s one of the toughest stops on the calendar. Deep sand, evolving lines, and zero margin for error—it’s a place that exposes weaknesses fast.
But on this occasion, it also delivered a headline moment: Herlings’ emphatic Honda debut. If this performance is anything to go by, the season ahead just got very interesting.
