Larrazabal opens up three-shot lead

Pablo Larrazabal takes a three-shot lead into day three of the Volvo China Open after a second round 66 in Beijing.

The Spaniard dropped his first shot of the tournament on his 35th hole and finished 14 under par as he looks to claim a fifth European Tour victory.

South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli continued his recent excellent form as a course record-equalling round of 63 tied him for second with overnight leader Alexander Levy at 11 under par.

England’s Graeme Storm making him the highest-placed Briton in the field.

Leading scores (Gbr & Irl unless stated, par 72):

130 Pablo Larrazabal (Spa) 64 66

133 Dylan Frittelli (Rsa) 70 63, Alexander Levy (Fra) 63 70

134 Soomin Lee (Kor) 69 65

136 Thomas Detry (Bel) 70 66, George Coetzee (Rsa) 67 69 Other scores included: 143 Richie Ramsay 71 72

144 David Drysdale 71 73, Stephen Gallacher 71 73