Davy Elliott made it three ranking events in a row when he won the West Belfast Classic, sponsored and played at the West Social Club. Davy played excellent billiards throughout the tournament, beating local player Sammy Clarke by 32 points in the 600 up final, making breaks of 89 and 60.
Clarke had caused an upset in the semi-finals by defeating title holder, Paddy Donnelly 500-403, aided by a break of 104. In the other semi- final, Elliott defeated Tony Buttimer running in the tournament top break of 218. Other century breaks in the competition came from John McIntyre (154) Joe Harvey (128), Tony Buttimer (117) and Paddy Donnelly (137 & 100). The prizes were handed over by West Chairman, Eamon McConagle, and the event was followed by a buffet and cabaret.
Paddy Donnelly halted Davy Elliott's run of success, turning on a brilliant display to retain his "Premier Classic" which was sponsored by Savoury Foods and Snooker Ireland.
In the best of five 150 up games, Paddy narrowly took the first by just 16 points, aided by a break of 79. He then clinched the title with a break of 86 unfinished in the next game and 54 and 96 unfinished in the third. Elliott managed to accrue a total of just 23 points in these last two games. Paddy also lifted the top break prize with 131 in the top 8 section.