WEST Moors boosted their prospects of avoiding bottom spot in the Dorset Men’s Championship by winning the relegation tussle at Bridport 8-2 (46-45).

A 17-9 victory from John Riddington plus the 20-16 card of Ray Hunt gave West Moors a vital result against their table-propping hosts, who responded through Ken Hosking (20-9 against Jim Garrett).

Alexandra Park’s title hopes were rocked in a 6-4 (57-54) setback against Wellworthy, who now replace them in second place.

Although Paul King (24-13) and Alan Miller (18-15) shone for Alex, they were undermined by the 29-12 defeat suffered by Mark Wanklyn against Stuart Reed.

Latest points: Greenhill (played 10) 81, Wellworthy (11) 68, Alexandra Park (9) 59, Lyme Regis (10) 48, Dorchester (10) 45, Wimborne (10) 41, West Moors (11) 33, Bridport (9) 25.