THE Angie Kibble-trained Spencers Lad upset the hotpots in the final of the £1,000 Trafalgar Cup at Oxford Stadium last night, writes John Gaisford.
The fawn dog pinged out of the traps, and although was passed by the well-fancied Zodiac Zeus, took control at the second bend and never looked back.
last night’s results 7.35: 1 CHASE ME BETHANY 4-1, 2 Black Sasha 3-1. (4x2x1). Trainer: Bicknell. Time: 28.14. Micropsia (3) 6-4 fav.
7.50: 1 SPOOKY IM NOT 8-1, 2 Geneva Robbie 6-1. (4x1x2). Trainer: Black (Poole). Time: 15.20. So Larry (2) 4-5 fav.
8.05: 1 ORIOR BEN 3-1, 2 Ballymac Messi 7-2. (1x3x5). Trainer: Peterson. Time: 27.58. Bluejay Risky (2) 2-1 fav.
8.20: 1 GREYFOX MILLIE 3-1, 2 Fatzboy Romeo 9-4. (2x6x1). Trainer: Colton. Time: 37.53. Miss Crispys (1) 7-4 fav.
8.35: 1 DUBLINYOURMONEY 2-1 jt fav,, 2 Kilgraney Saidso 5-1. (4x3x2). Trainer: A Kibble. Time: 27.92. Tashas Heart (1) 2-1 jt fav.
8.50: 1 FARLOE MACHO 5-2, 2 Farley Denny 8-1. (2x3x6). Trainer: Curtin (Monmore). Time: 27.00. Burwood Freddie (6) 7-4 fav.
9.05: 1 OI OI ROMEO 7-2, 2 Last Word Early 5-4 fav. (1x2x5). Trainer: Hepden. Time: 27.97. N/R Nightfire Pearl (4) trap vacant.
9.20: 1 PENSKEY RAIN 5-2, 2 Hovex Brandy Evens fav.(6x4x1). Trainer: Hutton (Swindon). Time: 40.80.
9.35: 1 DAUGHTER OF PEG 6-4 fav, 2 Razldazl Dazl 7-2. (1x3x2). Trainer: Alsopp (Monmore). Time: 27.27.
9.50 – Fairview Kennels Trafalgar Cup final: 1 SPENCERS LAD 5-1, 2 Zodiac Zeus 5-2. (1x2x5). Trainer: A Kibble. Time: 27.17. Droopys Tsonga (5) 6-4 fav.
10.05: 1 ROSEVILLE BREEZE 4-1, 2 Toms Super Ted 3-1. (6x4x2). Trainer: Massey. Time: 27.78. Higher Land (1) 2-1 fav.
10.20: 1 RING THE CHIEF 5-2 jt fav, 2 Roskeen Point 4-1, (4x5x1). Trainer: Hepden. Time: 27.66. Geneva Jay Jay (1) 5-2 jt fav.
today’s bags RUNNERS 11.03: CECILIAS CHOICE, Pennys Lexi, Fieldview Bonny, Reenview Paddy 3, Blue Rose Lady, Smile On Sveta.
11.19: Royal Rumble, Zeagle Belisario,Lakeland Echo, BLUE NATALIE, Global Maldini, Pennys Demo 3.
11.34: Nice One Orca, OI OI BADGER, Rock It Paul, Maffra Penske 3, Pennys Merryfox, Enzo.
11.48: Katies Love, Ballymac Kew, All Black Gus 3, Loughlea Ripple, Ms Calypso, MT LEINSTER LOLA.
12.04: Primo Moth, Lolos Honcho, High Queen, SHELBOURNE CARLY, Dilton Ellie 3, Meagans Supreme.
12.18: Run For Cover, RUDDY ROCKET,Shared Time 3, Centenarys Sandy, Ballydine Butch, Holycross Lady.
12.32: Burwood Fantasy, Farran Fantasy 3, Keeperhill Tom, ARCHIES KAY, Emly Target, Spot Kick.
12.47: Blandford Abbie, Greencroft Roger,Gragane Leila, BUILDERS KATIE, Fane Cracker 3, Jodys Pixie.
1.04: DELEGATE, Black Axel 3, Shelbourne Tango, Greencroft Sarah, Swift Aggie, Roller Girl.
1.19: Nikitas Jim, Hard Luck Emma, Dromana Eva, CALL IT RIGHTNOW, Greencroft Honch 3, Pennys Twin.
1.33: PENNYS BOLLINGER, Larkhill Boy, Solid Kuyt, Ashcroft Colin, Harlequin Haley,Nightfire Topaz 3.
1.51: More Pay Cuts, Romily Flash, Pennys Best, BALLYMAC GOLD, Whos Topper 3, Ballyhoe Bertie.
Nap: Oi Oi Badger.
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