BRITISH Rail top Division 1 of the Oxford & District League heading into the Christmas break, but their lead has been cut to one point.

Darren Jones’ maximum helped the frontrunners beat Forum B 7-3 at home, with Neil Cartwright chipping in with two victories.

Pierre-Olivier Collard recorded two wins for the visitors, before Roel Dullens beat Ian Mead to claim a consolation point.

As a result, Forum A closed the gap, when easing to a 9-1 victory over their D team.

Trebles for Karl Bushell and Fraser Harris did the business, while Jeremy Flint saved the D team’s blushes by beating Greg Boone.

LATEST RESULTS

Div 1: British Rail 7 (D Jones 3), Forum B 3; Forum D 1, Forum A 9 (K Bushell 3, F Harris 3); RAL 10 (C Lansley 3, L Waddup 3, M Davies 3), Vikings A 0; Forum C 1, Bicester A 9 (D Ralls 3, J Tustain 3).

Div 2: Gladiators B 4, Holton A 6; Vikings B 3, Gladiators A 7 (P Knight 3); Forum E 2, Begbroke 8 (P Humphrey 3); Gladiators A 6 (K Giles 3, M Penn 3), Forum E 4; Forum H 3, Forum F 7 (E Lush 3).

Div 3: Bicester C 3, Bicester D 7 (T Brennan 3, J Munoz Ruiz 3); Vikings C 3, Forum I 7 (T Ruane 3, J Smith 3); Forum J 7, Bicester E 3 (M Taylor 3); Holton D 0, Vikings D 10 (F Gu 3, T Bachkirova 3, V Coll 3); Holton C 8 (J Cripps 3), Holton B 2.