MUTTS Nutts remain 19 points clear of the field despite losing their unbeaten record to Rattled Blacks in the Wellington Winter Pool League.

The Blacks won 11-4 with Jack Wall knocking in two total clearances - taking his total to five this season. He and Andy Dart both scored hat-tricks for the winners.

SS Squad remain in second position with a hat trick from Steve Smith in a 9 - 6 win against Milos Minions, with the same winning score going to Snipers with Rich Maslen taking 3 from 3 in the victory over The Jets. Kev Gayton, Ben Ware and Rowena White won all their games to secure a 12-3 win for Rows Rebels against Two Tees. Legends enjoyed a good night with Richard Johnson and Morgan Williams knocking in hat tricks in the 11-4 success over Pocket Rockets while Changing Lanes also enjoyed a close game but Mark Kerslake secured the 8-7 win with his hat trick against Here for the Beer.

Leading positions: Mutts Nutts played 15, 186 points; SS Squad 15/167; Rattled Blacks 14/153; Snipers 15/151; Milo’s Minions 15/135; Legends 15/133.