SINGAPORE, April 6, 2012 (AFP) - Thaworn Wiratchant held his lead on 11-under-par through five holes of his second round after play was suspended due to darkness at the weather-hit ISPS Handa Singapore Classic on Friday.
Like the opening round, heavy thunderstorms forced play to be suspended for more than three hours. As a result, 77 players will have to resume their round on Saturday morning at Orchid Country Club.
Japan's Daisuke Kataoka posted a three-under-par 67 to complete his round in 132 and stayed three shots back of the Thai veteran, while American Jonathan Moore signed for a 68 to take a share of third place.
He sits alongside countryman Ben Fox, Spain's Javi Colomo, Chinnarat Phadungsil of Thailand and Canada's Ron Harvey Jnr on matching 133s.
Kataoka, who enjoyed four top-10s on the Asian Tour last season, was relieved that he was able to complete his round on a day where the weather conditions was unfavourable again.
"You can never tell what the weather's going to be like here and I'm happy that I managed to complete my rounds and be among the leaders today," the Japanese told the Asian Tour.
Moore admitted that the long suspension was hugely disruptive.
He was however pleased that he could still manage to sign for a good score despite having to play 27 holes on the day.
"It was tough and it was tiring as it was hard to keep a rhythm. Imagine getting warmed up and then cooling down again. But I felt that I did pretty well, being able to manage all of that," said Moore.
The 26-year-old American reached the turn in 32 after marking his card with birdies on holes 11 and 16.
He continued his charge with further birdies on holes one and four before dropping two shots on the seventh and eighth holes.
"I made two bogeys coming in and I think it was partly due to the fatigue. But I'm glad that I finished my rounds today and I can get to go back, have a good dinner and sleep," he said.