Paul Clarke has become the third Oxford trainer to take up dual attachment.

Clarke will link-up with Harlow and joins Nick Colton (Oxford/Swindon) and Michael Peterson (Oxford/ Hall Green) as trainers with dual options.

Racing manager Gary Baiden applauds the move which maximises their situations in difficult times.

l ANGIE Kibble has started the year on fire.

The former six-time champion trainer has racked up a seven-point lead over reigning double champion Michael Peterson.

Maurice Massey is a further winner behind in third spot.

January stats A Kibble 28, M Peterson 21, M Massey 20, T Magnasco 18, R Baker 17, T Kibble 16, R Bicknell, J Mayo 13, S Rayner 10, R Yeates 7, I Wills 5, T Atkins 4.