Colin Lloyd 3-0 Wes Newton - Defending champion Colin Lloyd moved into the last eight of the Sky Bet World Grand Prix - but was unhappy with his display.

Dennis Priestley 3-2 Keith Rooney - Dennis Priestley won a dramatic final leg shoot-out against Keith Rooney to move into the last eight.

Steve Beaton 3-1 Gary Welding - Steve Beaton came from a set down to defeat Gary Welding and move into the last eight of the Sky Bet World Grand Prix.

There were wins for Steve Beaton, Dennis Priestley, Colin Lloyd and Wayne Mardle in the second round of the Sky Bet World Grand Prix on Wednesday.

Dennis Smith 2-1 Mark Walsh - Dennis Smith edged out Mark Walsh 2-1 in the final game of the first round at the Sky Bet World Grand Prix.

Ronnie Baxter 2-0 Jamie Harvey - Ronnie Baxter overcame Jamie Harvey in style to launch his challenge at the Sky Bet World Grand Prix.

John Magowan 2-1 Alan Caves - John Magowan won six straight legs to defeat Alan Caves 2-1 in the first round of the Sky Bet World Grand Prix.

Peter Manley 2-1 Denis Ovens - Peter Manley came from a set down to end Denis Ovens' hopes in the Sky Bet World Grand Prix with a narrow win.

Phil Taylor 2-0 Joe Collins - Phil Taylor saw off a brave challenge from Irish qualifier Joe Collins before winning their first round clash.

Mark Dudbridge 2-0 Dave Askew - Mark Dudbridge overcame Dave Askew to reach the second round of the Sky Bet World Grand Prix.