"I've already said I'm committing to the tour this year, so what better way to start Thursday night by beating the world No1, potentially two or three in the world, and then go win in week one?.
Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, and Rob Cross earned the top four spots, with Stephen Bunting, Gerwyn Price, Chris Dobey and Aspinall handed the final four spots - as former champion Michael Smith and Peter Wright missed out.
Night 7 - Utilita Arena, Cardiff - Thursday March 20.
Night 8 - Utilita Arena, Newcastle - Thursday March 27.
Night 13 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Thursday May 1.
