Mark Buckley posted a treble and was supported by Gareth Fox And Martin Birley, who both picked up braces. The latter will feel slightly disappointed , losing a two leg lead over the ever consistent Rikki Clarke, going down11,9 in the fifth. Gareth Fox is improving all the time and will be pleased with a double, losing the first leg to Anna Navica 12,10 before winning in four. Rikki also overcame Gareth but Dave Barr had a night to forget!

Written by: David McAulay