Wright saw off Simon Whitlock with a 6-4 victory with four 180’s and a 100.5 average as he maintained his status as the favourite this weekend.
He could have a real task on his hands in the form of Ian White. ‘Diamond’ has been one of the stand out players this year and smashed Adrian Lewis 6-1.
White hit a 99 average with 50% on the doubles as he won in the battle of Stoke’s best.
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Evening session
Ricky Evans (91,81) 6-5 Joe Cullen (95,05)
Ritchie Edhouse (92,65) 6-4 Kyle Anderson (87,92)
Peter Wright (100.47) 6-4 (90.1) Simon Whitlock
Adrian Lewis (90.97) 1-6 (99.17) Ian White
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