Two-time champion John Part overcame the brave challenge of Chris Mason in Purfleet tonight to book a third-round date with Wayne Mardle at the Ladbrokes.com World Championship.

"Diamond" Dave Askew failed to sparkle as he lost his first-round match 3-0 to Canada’s Gerry Convery in the Ladbrokes.com World Championship at Purfleet’s Circus Tavern today.