Dott on the horizon

Scott Mackenzie was just one frame away from a meeting with world champion Graeme Dott after whitewashing Michael Holt in the opening session of their Maplin UK Championship first-round clash in York.

The 26-year-old from Renfrewshire reeled off eight straight frames in the best-of-17 encounter at the Barbican Centre to all but seal the last remaining second-round spot.