BOLD slumped to their second home defeat of the season and coach, players and fans alike felt the disappointment as this can be considered as two points thrown away.

The Miners took the lead when prop Brad Thompson crossed the whitewash goaled by Ian Webster.

Slack defence around the ruck allowed Chester to equalise with the softest of tries and were soon over again to lead 12-6.

Bold rallied and a fine 20 minute spell saw powerful second row Dave Jump cross twice and create havoc in the visitors' defence almost every time he touched the ball, live-wire loose forward Kelvin Walkden crossed just before half time all three tries again converted by Webster and Bold went into the break with a comfortable 24-12 lead.

Heading down the slope, with the wind and sun at their backs bold had all the elements on their side, however a combination of poor decision making, lacklustre defence.

Ill discipline and an incapability to complete sets allowed the visitors to score five unanswered tries, the last despite a gargantuan effort from prop forward Josh Comber who chased back 50 metres but to no avail.

Bold had the final say when Thompson crossed to collect his second try to go along with the Grundy's Excavations man on the match award.

Jump, Comber and Ian Honey were also worthy of mention and debutant Jake Campbell gave a strong defensive display.