Leaders Nelson beat arch rivals Horse & Harrow 3-2 in a cracking Oxford League Division 1 top-of-the-table clash.

Kevin Godfrey (break 6,980) put the home side in front after beating Paul Lawson 9,160-900, but Maxi McDonnell made it 1-1 after recovering well against Steven Sheard to win 6,120-5,830 - and inflict Sheard's first defeat of the season.

Keith Sheard then saw off Pete Lee 6,160-2,230 and Ray Sturgess ensured victory when he beat Gary Johnson.

Ian Moquet won the Harrow's second point with a slow 4,920-2,710 win over Pauline Withey in the last game.

There was a double blow for Masons, as their A and B sides both lost 4-1.

The A side went down at Gladiators A, while the B team lost at home to Corner House A.

RESULTS.

Premier/Section 1: Nelson 3, Harrow 2; Masons B 1, Corner House 4; Gladiators 4, Masons A 1; Didcot Con Club 5, Democrats 0; Portcullis 3, Dolphin 2.

Sections 2/3: Dolphin 3, Gladiators 2; Corner House 1, Nelson 4.