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HARRY GREGORY sealed his place at the 2018 Junior Darts World Championship following a sensational run at the final MODUS UK tour event of the season.

‘The Hawk’ had previously appeared at the Chorlton leg of the tour, where he was knocked out by Lennon Craddock in round two.

His victory was sealed by terrific performance in the final against fellow Lancastrian Nathan Care.

Only a title win would qualify the Lancashire thrower for December’s World Championships, and that’s exactly what he did.

Gregory began his charge to glory in emphatic style with a 3-0 victory over local star Ashley Marson. He then defeated the heavily fancied Leighton Bennett in a nail-biting last leg decider.

He then denied Kent’s Kyle Manton second JDC title after his win in Chorlton, before a dominant display saw him overcome a heavy scoring Freddie Box in the quarter-finals.

Sean Craig would provide the opposition for the semi-final and troubled an out of sorts Gregory in a sloppy encounter. There were missed doubles a plenty as Craig hauled himself back into the match late in proceedings, before the 14-year-old got himself out of trouble on double ten.

In what was billed as a Lancashire darting derby, Gregory took on 14-year-old prodigy Nathan Care. Despite a nervy opening leg, Care held throw to give himself the early advantage.

Two ton-plus scores and a 74-checkout pulled Gregory level before another strong scoring leg broke Care’s throw. The cushion would be extended to three legs as Care missed three darts at tops to half deficit.

Care would reduce the arrears before Gregory made him pay with some more terrific scoring. A 17, and then 18 dart leg enough to seal a 5-2 victory and the JDC tour title at Riley’s Wolverhampton.

The JDC World Championship will take place at the All Action Indoor Sports Arena on the 16^th December.

Article by Josh Green