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Clarke finally gets his reward
Martin Clarke, landowner and driving force behind the creation of Whitfield Point-to-Point Racecourse, had his first winner at the track during Sunday’s Grafton Hunt meeting.
Blanchard boosts Banbury
Ashley Blanchard made the most of his opportunity to bat up the order as Banbury II beat Oxford II by 78 runs in division one of the Cherwell League.
Banbury bow out video
Banbury bowed out of the Kingfisher Cup following a 140 run defeat against Saffron Walden in Sunday’s second round tie.
Festival success for young players
Potential rugby stars of the future graced Bodicote Park on Sunday as an annual Mini Rugby Tournament saw teams travel from all parts of the country to take part.
Early setback for Banbury
Banbury suffered a surprise early season defeat in Saturday’s Home Counties Premier League fixture at North Mymms where Nesan Jeyarantnam completed an unbeaten century.
Open race winners are set to return at Whitfield
Both Open race winners at last month’s Farmers Bloodhounds Point-to-Point will attempt to repeat their success in Sunday’s Grafton Hunt meeting at Whitfield.
Maximum for Chestnuts
Banbury Chestnuts collected six maximum points with an 81-68 victory over West Witney in the Oxford & District District League.
Walkinshaw aims to stay competitive
Brands Hatch Indy Circuit hosts the second event of the BRDC Formula 4 Championship season this weekend and SWR is aiming to build on the team’s success at Silverstone.
Fencing can maintain improvement
We’ve teamed up with BetVictor and Charlie McvcCann to preview the weekend’s big races.
Oriel can make amends
We’ve teamed up with BetVictor and Charlie McvcCann to preview the weekend’s big races.
Mixed feelings for Booth
Marussia F1 team boss John Booth had mixed feelings after the Spanish Grand Prix.
A hard fought race yielded little reward for the Banbury team in Barcelona, where Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton finished in 18th and 19th positions respectively.
Brady: We will come back stronger
Brackley Town boss Jon Brady expects his players to learn from their play-off disappointment and come back stronger next season.
Papenfus fails to save day for Horley
Newly-promoted Horley lost their opening Cherwell League fixture aganst East Oxford.
Ellinas tops table after victory in Barcelona
Tio Ellinas tops the GP3 championship table leaving Barcelona following Saturday’s win in the feature race with a strong fourth place in Sunday’s sprint event.
Central cruise past rivals
Banbury Central A secured a 5-1 at Banbury Chestnuts 92-64 in division one of the Oxford & District League.
Brady: No complaints
Brackley Town boss Jon Brady admitted that FC Halifax Town deserved to win Sunday’s Blue Square Bet North play-off final.
Räikkönen is second for Lotus
Kimi Räikkönen took his fourth podium finish of the season with second place in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Saints’ dreams ended by Gregory video
Lee Gregory struck the only goal of the game to end Brackley Town’s promotion dreams at St James Park, where FC Halifax Town deservedly won Sunday’s Blue Square Bet North play-off final.
Play-off agony for Brackley Town
Brackley Town have failed to secure promotion to the Football Conference after a 1-0 Conference North play-off final defeat to FC Halifax Town at St James Park this afternoon.
Nuts into the last four
Banbury Chestnuts beat Witney Mills 87-55 to book their place in the semi-final of the Oxford & District League Knockout Cup.
Banbury get off to winning start video
Banbury beat Welwyn Garden City - and the elements - to make it a winning start in the Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League.
Harris looks forward to next chapter
Great & Little Tew embark on the most exciting season in the club’s history as they take their place in the Home Counties Premier league for the first time.
Top Benefit set for Towcester return
Top Benefit knows the stabling block at Towcester like he knows his own back yard
Patience is seventh in opening road race
Suzy Patience came seventh in Saturday’s opening Midland Women’s Series for Banbury Star Cyclists Club.
Contributor can win again
We’ve teamed up with BetVictor and Charlie McCann to preview the weekend’s big races.
Saints are sold out
All tickets for Brackley Town’s Blue Square Bet North play-off final have been sold.
Walkinshaw happy with progress
FW Motorsport completed its Thruxton race weekend debut with a trio of Michelin Ginetta Supercup points-scoring finishes following Fergus Walkinshaw’s ninth place in Sunday’s round nine showdown.
Wright leads the way in first race of the season
Tim Wright led home a big contingent of Banburyshire runners in the opening Motivation Road Race series at Charlton-on-Otmoor.
Phillips says preparation is the key to Banbury’s hopes
Jimmy Phillips goes into his first competitive game as captain of Banbury looking for his young side to finally fulfil their potential in the Serious Cricket Home Counties Premier League.
Saints are one game away
Brackley Town are 90 minutes away from a place in the Conference and manager Jon Brady says his players are relishing the challenge.
Solkhon looks to experience
Brackley Town skipper Brett Solkhon says the more experienced players in the squad have to step up to the plate against FC Halifax in Sunday’s Blue Square Bet North play-off final.
United retain the cup
Banbury United retained the Buckingham Charity Cup with a 4-1 victory over Stony Stratford Town in Monday’s final.
Brady: Hardest decision of my career video
Manager Jon Brady said it was the hardest decision of his managerial career to leave out James Clifton for Saturday’s semi-final clash with Altrincham.
Brackley Town play-off final is all ticket
Brackley Town have confirmed Sunday’s Conference North play-off final against FC Halifax Town will be all-ticket.
Ryan steers Banbury into next round
Banbury will entertain Saffron Walden in Sunday’s second round tie in the Kingsfisher Cup.
Barnes wins decider for Tadmarton
Sue Barnes helped Tadmarton Heath Ladies get their opening Oxfordshire Bronze Golf League campaign off to a flying start on Monday.
Impressive opening in the league
The joint Banbury Harriers and Bicester team overcame their six teams in Sunday’s first National Under-20/17 Athletics League fixture.
Super Saints into play-off final video
Brackley Town cruised into the Blue Square Bet North play-off final following an outstanding display at St James Park, where they beat Altrincham 3-0 to go through 4-2 on aggregate.
Lordan shows his pedigree
Rider Darragh Lordan, nephew of top Irish Flat jockey Wayne, got off the mark between the flags when Penelope Pips won Saturday’s Intermediate race at the Farmers Bloodhounds meeting at Whitfield.
Powell extends her lead
Alice Powell stretched her lead at the top of the drivers’ standings in the F3 Cup at Silverstone, securing a second place and a win in her two races.
Dawn Approach can go one better
We’ve teamed with BetVictor and Charlie McCann to preview the weekend’s bigh races.
It’s hats off to Stein
Banbury United boss Edwin Stein says he cannot wait for the new season start despite seeing his side end their Evo-Stik League Southern campaign with a final day defeat.
Tredwell is looking to go one better
Westbury captain Richard Tredwell is determined that his side will not be the bridesmaids again this year as the Oxon Cricket Association season gets into full swing on Saturday.
Chestnuts into next round of the cup
Banbury Chestnuts advanced to the third round of the Oxford Bowls League Cup with a 72-57 victory over Kidlington.
Barlow and Graham impress
Jack Barlow and Matty Graham starred for Chipping Norton’s SWR team during the opening race meeting of the 2013 BRDC Formula 4 Championship season at Silverstone.
Brady calls on fans to cheer Saints home
Brackley Town boss Jon Brady says ‘it’s now or never’ for fans to get behind the club and help them make it through to the Blue Square Bet North play-off final.
Johnson is a knockout after getting his reward
Spit n Sawdust boxing coach Jamie Johnson realised a dream on Saturday when he laced up his gloves in Devizes, Wiltshire and beat favourite Terry Hall.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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