Jonathan Stern hit a great 68 nett playing off 7 handicap , his cautious play paid dividends as he avoided all trouble.
The cut fell at 98 & ties (less withdrawals) with Gavin West qualifying with a nett 71 to be within 6 shots of best nett, Jon Stern 68.
Dean Plant leads the Championship with a -3 , 69 to lead Dan Burchell (72) by 3 shots and Rob Thompson (74) by 5