DEMOCRATS Club recorded an upset 7-2 victory away to Section 1 rivals Kings Arms in the Greene King ODDA Winter League.

The visitors raced into a stunning 4-0 lead thanks to victories from Dan Kirton, Mark Bayliss, Simon Tricker and maximum man Jamie Tong.

The home side pulled one game back when Simon Davison beat Ashley Presley, but Democrats clinched the victory when Aaran Presley just got the better of Brian Grant.

Premier side Peachcroft Social Club were given scare when held 2-2 early on at home to Section 1 outfit Chequers Inn B.

Paul Bustin, who beat Jason Turner, and Jason Taylor won for the visitors.

Steven Wilkes, whose 135 was the highest outshot of the week and Mark Breakspear replied for Peachcroft, who went on to win 7-2 after further wins from Dan Smith (2x180) and Steve Fisher.

Kidlington Green Social Club A won 7-2 against Section 2 rivals George Bar A after racing into a 3-0 lead courtesy of Pete Smith, Darren Muddiman and Steve Baker.

Corner House hit top form for the visit of Six Bells as they cruised to a stunning 8-1 result.

In Section 2 of the Ladies’ League, Red Lion edged 5-4 at Chequers Inn B after singles wins from Simone Proffitt, June Rouse, Ally Bateman and Anita Ellis.

GREENE KING ODDA RESULTS

MEN’S WINTER LEAGUE

E Mens Premier & Section 1: Challow RBL 6, Cowley Workers Club 3; Kings Arms 2, Democrats Club 7; Peachcroft SC 7, Chequers Inn B 2.

Section 2: Vikings SC 2, Catherine Wheel 7; Kidlington Green SC A 7, George Bar A 2; Corner House A 8, Six Bells 1.

Section 3: Chequers Inn A 5, Six Bells 4; Donnington CC B 3, Cricketers Arms B 6; Littlemore Rugby Club C 5, Donnington CC D A 4; George Lounge A 6, Bullnose Morris A 3.

Section 4: Berkshire House 5, Red Lion A 4; George Bar B 3, Gladiators SC 6; Littlemore Rugby Club B 2, Marston RBL A 7.

Section 5: Prince of Wales 4, Butchers Arms 5; Masons Arms 6, White Hart 3; Horspath CC 2, Littlemore Rugby Club A 7; Donnington CC C 3, George Lounge B 6.

Section 6: Rose Hill CC 3, Florence Park CC 6; Red Lion B 3, New Club 6.

LADIES’ WINTER LEAGUE

Premier & Section 1: Crown Inn 6, George Lounge C 3; Florence Park CC A 6, Blackbird Leys BC 3; George Bar A 1, Witney Snooker Club 8; Blackbird Bar 7 Florence Park CC B 2.

Section 2: Chequers Inn B 4, Red Lion 5.

Section 3: Six Bells A 3, Florence Park CC C 6; Six Bells 4, Original Swan 5.

Section 5: Marston RBL 7, George Bar 2.

LAST WEEK’S MAXIMUMS

D Smith (Peachcroft SC), M Breakspear (Peachcroft SC), S Coling (Chequers Inn B), L Radford (Kings Arms), J Tong (Democrats), M Bayliss (Democrats Club), D Wyatt (Challow RBL), A Jones (Challow RBL), J Jukes (Cowley Workers Club), A Douglas (Catherine Wheel), A Allday (Catherine Wheel), A Bremner (Six Bells), W Smith (Littlemore Rugby Club C), K Ballard (George Lounge C), M Hutt (Marston RBL A), S Lee (Gladiators SC).

TON-PLUS CHECK-OUTS

S Wilkes (Peachcroft SC) 135, S Bell (Six Bells) 114, M Worrall (Donnington CC A) 111, D Fathers (Six Bells) 108, S Baker (Kidlington Green SC A) 100, A Douglas (Catherine Wheel) 100, P Bustin (Chequers Arms B) 100.