We here at Cues n Views note with some pleasure the progress of our friend Dominic Dale in the 2010 Welsh Open.

Dominic has beaten both Matthew Selt and former six time World Champion Steve Davis en-route to another appearance at the televised stages of this event.

Ladbrokes have Dominic at 200 to 1 to win the title, we do not advocate gambling but are amazed that such long odds for a two time ranking tournament winner are on offer, can Dominic confound the bookies and lift this coveted piece of silverware?

Dominic’s next match will be on Tuesday against Stephen Maguire, this should be a high quality encounter and as Stephen is currently world number 2 may even by televised by Eurosport, lets hope this is a match for the connoisseur.