DAVAO, Philippines: Kuresh Samanodi took control with a bogey-free 70 as erstwhile co-leader Ozeki Kakeru faltered with a 77 even as local amateur standout Aidric Chan made a strong push for one of the 30 spots up for grabs in the Philippine Golf Tour Q-School here Wednesday.

In a topsy-turvy second round, Samanodi displayed composure and precision, carding birdies on Nos. 2 and 10 to produce a pair of 35s at the South Pacific Golf and Leisure Estates course. Despite falling short of the eagle-boosted 69 from the first round, the 30-year-old shotmaker from Cotabato claimed a one-stroke lead with a five-under 139, surpassing amateur Drew Proctor of the US.