The Richard Yeates-trained Jolly Poacher, unbeaten in five races at Sandy Lane, including the Maiden Derby and Oxfordshire Stakes, faces his toughest task yet.

The brindle and white takes on a classy line-up in an attempt to land a unique treble with victory in the Blanchford Oxfordshire Gold Cup.

Poacher, who is owned by Shane Lee and Melvin Shorter, is denied his favourite trap one in the qualifiers at Oxford Stadium on Saturday night and will have to be on his toes straight from the off.

Yeates also has Derby heat winner Lazerus on board, while the impressive Angie Kibble-trained Hillcross Ori-on will also fancy his chances of success.

Both Oxford charges trialled well before racing last Saturday with Poacher posting 26.52 and Orion 27.15 on going +10.

The final is planned for next Saturday supported by four supporting open races over 250, 450, 595 and 645m distances.

Racing manager Gary Baiden's book, chronicling the History of Oxford Stadium, is at last on sale.

Technical problems that held up the publishing date have been overcome and it is now available from Authorhouse.Co.Uk at £12.50, or slightly more expensive from Amazon.

It's the culmination of more than 18 months research and the end product should delight punters past and present with its fascinating history of the famous track.

SATURDAY NIGHT’S RUNNERS 7.35: SPECIAL IMAGE, Farloe Macho, Guus Step, Lazy Jim 3, Yo Pedro, Zigzag Knockout.

7.50: Appleford Al 3, MILTON COOPER, Dillinger, Gortkelly Nani, Mooreville Girl, Gotoon Baracko.

8.05: Sutton Gem, Tipp Are Back, FARLOE HUSTLER, Pawseys Pride 3, Jo Jo Go, Pennys Ginger.

8.20: Minted Euro, PRIMO NICOLA, Bindi Flash, Knockanae Slippy 3, Black Molly, Tictac Trey.

8.35: Russki Flyer, Aldergrove Ceol, Malden Knows, KILLOUGH ANGEL, Quivers Legend, Undisguised 3.

8.50: Time Cracker, Leaseoflife 3, Swift Moses, Rooskey Rascal, GOLDFINCH LADY, Bestboyjamie.

9.05: Lazerus, Head Iton Paul 3, Farley Legend, Glengar Clover, Deanridge Flash, LENSON BOLT.

9.20: Hycos Tiger 3, BROADACRES FAGAN, Stouke Ted,Canned Heat, Mitcheltown Blue, Liskee Direct.

9.35: Ballymac Judge, Brickfield Class 3, JOLLY POACHER, Seeyou Wednesday, Drumna Willow, Hillcross Orion.

9.50: Unique Vintage, Greyfox Pennypop, SAME AS THAT, Montgomery Blue, Graigues Dream, Yahoo Pat 3.

10.05: Farloe Ellie, Bank On Black, Ardmayle Light, Killishin Hondo 3, Alfies Cracker, ISLE OF TARA.

10.20: KILLISHIN KUDOS, Geneva Pippa 3, Knockane Buster, Mulcair Melody, Quarrymount Sue, Iver Posh.

Nap: Jolly Poacher.