Local darts player Kevin Lane is travelling over to England this weekend as he attempts to pursue his dream of turning professional.

Lane is a member of the Professional Darts Players Association and is preparing for his fourth Q School in Wigan, looking to win a card onto the pro tour.

This means he will be absent from Isle of Man Darts Organisation’s fourth ranking event of the year which will take place at Bar Logo, Ramsey this Saturday.

Willie ’Van Der Peel’ Biggane current sits top of the men’s rankings closely followed by Lane whose absence leaves the field wide open for big names Ian Fields, Wayne Harrison, Paul Kelly and Robbie Nelson to gain points and widen the gap.

Robbie Corrin is worth watching after a brilliant performance in a local event recently and, although down in joint 12th, could be poised to explode through the remaining events.

Positions are close throughout the ranking table with no clear leaders and at this point it could be anyone representing the island in national and international competitions.

In the women’s events it’s a different picture, with Sarah Taylor and Wendy Andrews looking uncatchable, although Nikki Bardsley’s form looked excellent at a recent Christmas competition at the Rosemount and with some good results she could still finish top two.

Last year’s winner Rachel Robertson, who missed out because of injury, has yet to find her form this season but she looked untouchable last year and will provide a real risk to the women vying for top spot.

This weekend’s ranking is open to anyone and registrations will be taken from 7.30pm for an 8pm start.

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