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The OP doesn't race with that bike, so tubeless is spot on.
Tubulars are an expensive habit for those who like to take their cyclocross a bit too seriously. They are the first step, the second is having a pit crew and a couple of spare bikes. I always found a bit hilarious that one needs 3 bikes to race for 40 minutes, but hey ho... :-)
ugosantalucia-
HED + have you got them tubeless on the road as well?
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Yeah I agree - in my original reply to the OP I suggested that yea, tubeless is for him.
I get tubs at about the same cost as clinchers. I've never busted one. This year I've busted three tubeless clinchers, one of which ended a race one lap in. Possibly bad luck, but in my experience at 20psi under my 60kg bulk (!) they aren't as robust as tubulars. I could run them at 25psi, but I might as well have a tube in the them, then.
And when you are spending a day of time and some money on transport, it makes sense to maximise your chances of finishing. Although I'm sure AndyP will simply suggest I up my skills game, you can't legislate against hitting a hidden obsticle burried in the mud which smashes your tire against the rim and pinches the sidewall open.
Tubeless are super-useful for the early part of the season though where 30psi is a sensible pressure, or on less technical grass courses like those in the central league. And for training, too.
fussballclub
Howard
It's good for dicking about in the woods but for racing I've had mixed results. I'm going back to tubulars for the races that require super low pressures.