The connections of former Oxford favourite Jolly Poacher will hope new kid on the block Jolly Gino will emulate their kennel star’s success in the opening heats of the RD Racing Trafalgar Cup qualifiers at Oxford Stadium tonight.

With the competition postponed after the snow on Saturday, the racing office got permission to re-schedule the heats and final.

However, Gino will have to at his very best. With a 26.88 clock at Sandy Lane, trainer Nick Colton should have the white and black dog at concert pitch to qualify for the £1,500 showdown next Saturday.

Meanwhile, former Oxford trainer Dean Childs hopes for success with Droopys Stevie.

Stevie has a win and two seconds from his first three races at Henlow and with the red jacket in heat one tonight, carries a confident nap.

Heat two sees former Irish hotpot Ministry May May who has been impressive here so far.

The black dog has had three trials, posting 14.84 for two bends and 27.05 and 27.06 over tonight’s trip.

Markeys Dragon and Sawpit Sydney can battle it out for the minor honours.

The drinks could be on top trainer Sean Cahill in the third heat when he tracks Guinness Kev and Guinness Dusty, as he goes for a 1-2.

However, Kev looks the pick with Ballymac Jones favourite to join him in the showdown.

Saturday’s final will be supported by four open races.

SATURDAY'S RUNNERS 7.35: Emjayz Apple, Amazing Lulu 3, Queen Vic, BURGESS ALI, Crash Cruncher, Memphis Grizzly.

7.50: Gornaskeha Owl 3, WINETAVERN TADGH, Movealong Penny, Sierra Lobo, Central Banker, Winslow Wonder.

8.05: DROOPYS STEVIE, Smart Bid, Jolly Gino, Lacken Heights, Doobys Gone West, Droopys Darwin 3.

8.20: Lady Brae, Archies Key, Angel Risky, THELOLLYSONMOLLY, Finka 3, Brindle Empress.

8.35: DEMONTFORTS LADY, Con The Keeper, Maeves Tattoo, Adamant Yankee, Mild Steel 3, Nicks Man.

8.50: Sawpit Sydney, Markeys Dragon, Droopys Patsy 3, Bowtime Regan, Sids Champ, MINISTRY MAY MAY.

9.05: Mixababe, Conors Shadow 3, Darcys Revenge, Gortkelly Nani, Selkirk Souter, HENERY.

9.20: Home Taylor, Pennys Deputy, Ballyfinn Og 3, HEADOFTHEBANK, Gogetemkate, Ballyhoe Bertie.

9.35: Smiler Jack 3, Pickles Found It, Tullymurry Bono, GUINNESS KEV, Angelic Lottie, Guinness Dusty.

9.50: Tipp Are Back, Minnies Starlet, Guinness Pirate, Longrock Sheelin, Tictac Gold 3, SLICK SINATRA.

10.05: Katies Love 3, Lively Travel, Shelbourne Cheri, Holycross Ace, Uncle Des, SUDDEN DECISION.

10.20: Light The Way, Dishoftheday, Coolard Niki, Absinthe, WEST BOLT, Pennys Beetle 3.

Nap: Droopys Stevie.