Bristol Doubles - Ashton Court Estate, Bristol - 26/27 February 2000
Review by Tom Soper

There's something about inaugurating a new prize that brings out the best in people. This year's "Sharpshooter" award, for longest hole-out, created a stampede for the silverware - how often do you see 3 aces in a tournament?

But there was a holy three-in-one, the first an audacious roller from newcomer Raphael which leapt up to the pin on "Cutie", the second a measured roll-curve drive on "The Horned Man" by Rich, and the third a scything downhill attack on "Greville's Gully" which brought some joy to a washed-out final GBH 10. Step forward Jester, The Original Sharpshooter.

We saw intriguing new pairings in the top three seeds, with The Young Brothers teaming up for the first time as Tir-Na-Nog, Sammy and Si as the seriously long-arm Amiss, and authentic 60s doo-wop soul brothers The Deltones blazing through Lambing Pen Fields like quiffs on heat.

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