Defiance1982

Won the latest race at Southwell in a field of thirteen in much higher company for this all-weather horse. The winning jockey rides the favourite in this race, but there is still lots to like here with another decent jockey booking and cheekpieces fitted to boost concentration. Gets a decent low draw for this latest effort.

Best career form is at Wolverhampton on the Tapeta surface, but the single run here didn't go badly when finishing 3rd of five by half a length. Potentially spent too much stamina that day trying to maintain a big lead, but was caught right at the end. Statistically, a better jockey is on board this time who has had a winner before. Came 4th latest of six, also at Wolverhampton, but probably needed the run after a 104-day break.

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.

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.