Darryl Marshall is now the TSD Trophy leader in his Ford Falcon Ute after dropping only three points on this morning’s first three stages.

He now sits 17 points clear of Gerard Knapp’s Alfa, with Brian Marshall third in a VW Polo, a further four points back.

It was a disastrous morning for overnight leaders Alan and Heather Gluyas, who dropped 26 points on the day’s second stage, and are now fifth, 35 points from the lead.

The battle resumes after lunch, with a further five stages on the run to Burnie.