Spencer sets early pace in title race

JAMIE SPENCER moved two ahead of Neil Callan in the race for the British jockeys’ championship with a stylish double on Windsor’s opening card of the season.

The 2005 title winner was level with Callan on 10 at the start of the day, but with his rival drawing a blank at Wolverhampton and current holder Ryan Moore likely to be out injured for another month, Spencer opened a clear gap.

Both winners were trained by Ed Dunlop and landed the odds in taking fashion, notably King Of Argos (4-1 joint-favourite), who was more designer boutique than high-street catalogue store in the Coral Backing NSPCC Handicap.