Defiance1982

Sole win so far was at Ascot off a lower mark, but came very close here off this mark back in September when beaten a short head in a three-way finish. Fourth at Pontefract latest, but likely needed the run after returning from a 192-day break.

Three wins last year came at Newmarket, Windsor and here, back in August, the latest off a slightly higher mark. Has been running in Bahrain without much success since December, but a return to British racing and back under her last winning jockey might do the trick again.

6th at Newmarket, latest on the back of four decent runs that resulted in finishing 3rd or better, but was tried without the hood for the first time since 2024. Last time they added it back on, Quinaault went on a three-time winning streak. Has three wins in four runs at York and could spark back into action again with the hood back on. Potentially still a slightly tough mark to win on, but has a regular jockey who gets the best out of him.

Won here on debut last year at the slightly shorter distance, but in much higher company than this. That was followed by a 2nd at Sandown in Class One company. Form has been sporadic since, but he finished a decent 4th most recently at Newmarket. Coming back to York might support a return to form if he handles the step up in trip.

Taking a punt on this horse for a top yard. Delivered nothing so far from four runs, but makes handicap debut here and races on the back of a wind op and new headgear.

Hovland finished 28th last year due to a fair few errors, but placed 3rd the year prior and 2nd in 2023. In three of those events, Hovland managed to birdie five times on the first day. This could be a massive price if he manages to stay bogey-free.

Very unlucky 2nd back in 2023 when losing in a playoff against the strong Lee Minjee. 19th the following year, but she finally had her hard work pay off with a win last year by one shot. Won the Saudi Ladies International back in February.

The price speaks for itself for a golfer who has not won since the U.S. Women's Open back in 2024. Never at the races here last year, but she does turn up in this tournament more often than not. Finished a decent 5th back in 2023 and took 4th the year after. Previous course form might make her worth a small each-way punt.

Has the best form over the past few years here without actually winning the tournament. Finished 4th back in 2023, and finished 2nd both in 2024 and last year. Definitely worth an each-way punt on that course form presenting the value pick here.

Been rather unlucky the past few years here, placing 2nd back in 2023 and then 3rd in 2024 despite his lowest round being three under par. He finished 28th last year but has the potential to bounce back.