OXON Gold Cup finalist and punters favourite Positive Step has been retired after suffering a grascilus muscle injury and is looking for a good home. Contact Maurice Massy at the Stadium.

Meawhile, another Oxford favourite, Jolly Poacher, is to aim at the Seniors Derby at Henlow along with Rebel Ace, from the Nick Colton kennel.

The handler is hoping for great things from newcomers Effernogue Bad and Effernogue Hand.

  • THE Tony Magnasco kennel continued their good form with a five-timer at Sunday’s BAGS meeting.
  • OXFORD owner Andy Bone, who is connected with the LD team Independence Society for the Handicapped, has bought a greyhound called Whitenose Girl.
  • THE Locke-Harte family, who own prolific winner Freedom Emma, sponsor a trophy race on May 21.