40 runners.

16 had to play a first round match, 24 got byes.

I didn't get a bye obv, but managed to beat Nick Gold in the prelim round.

Then we played the round of the last 32, I played John Tabatabai, who was tougher than a Tesco steak. After about 3 hours I turned a straight to beat his flopped 2 pair to win.

I play one the blackbelt crew, James Mitchell, next (on Thursday, day off tomorrow).

Stuart Rutter lost to Sorel Mizzi. Don't think any other blondes were playing.