A second-round 75, just one off the best score of the day from Stuart Crossan and J Firth, kept him one ahead of Gavin O’Neill, who also carded a 75 yesterday.A further four strokes behind in third is Paul Walters after a disappointing 78.
Six strokes behind the leader are Crossan, Myles Jones and Matthew Parkman.A significant no return came from Richard Alker, who shot a 70 on the opening day.The competition finishes today with two full rounds.