Defiance1982

Came back from a break in April to win at both Exeter and Fontwell with little to no problem. Did pull up after a bad mistake at the beginning of May at Fontwell before returning again to take second, although may have still been recovering. Three out of seven over fences now, but will find the jumps here much easier than on the other two grounds.

This is a very competitive race, but this progressive sort has the form to build on, winning both races at Goodwood and Redcar last year before a break. He came back recently after 196 days to lose by just a neck in the Lingfield Derby Stakes against Maltese Cross, who was much fitter then. Could make it three wins in five races if adapting well to the track.

Failed to settle last time at Bath, but still only just over two lengths shy when close again for the third time for new yard. Changes headgear for this run, drops a bit in distance, and has a decent jockey booking to make it fourth time lucky.

Has won two in two at Epsom so far, including the Debenhams Handicap in this event last year. Higher in the weights, but did win at York latest a couple of weeks ago under this jockey in a field of sixteen as a decent preparation.

Has a solid record at Chepstow, winning seven times and placing in the top three over eighty percent of the time in over twenty runs. The latest two runs were both here, finishing 3rd and 2nd respectively, and both by half a length or less. Should be very close again.

Played well last year despite a slow first day and finishing 20th. Hugely consistent previously in this tournament, winning in 2024 via a playoff and placing 2nd the year prior. Great price if bouncing back.

Top twenty finishes in the last three years here on the bounce, improving each time: 15th, 10th, and winning last year via a playoff. 13th in the Japan PGA Championship this time last month.

Top ten the last three years on the bounce, finishing 2nd, 8th, and 5th last year despite two shots more than both previous efforts. 2nd in the Token Homemate Cup back in April.

Imploded on the final day here in 2024 with a four-over to drop him to 27th, but has been pretty consistent otherwise. Eighth in 2023, hitting one under on the first three days and finishing with a bogey-free four-under on the last day. Fourth last year with another similar finish, but also hit a hole-in-one. Seventeenth last week in the Austrian Open, and fourth in the Turkish Airlines Open at the beginning of May.

Top-ten finish in both the 2023 and 2024 editions here, taking 4th and 9th respectively. Could spring a surprise after not taking part last year. Form hasn't been great, but clearly places well on this course.

Took 8th here back in 2023 before taking a break and, unfortunately, finished 5th last year after a quiet last round to place three shots off the leader. One of the favourites to win this time around.

Stepped up here last year to finish 6th on eighteen under following a strong seven-under, bogey-free final round. Placed 12th and 11th in the previous two years, making him the most in-form player in this tournament.

This young golfer took part here back in 2024 and has taken a top-ten spot in both efforts to date. She was tied for 2nd last year with World No. 1 Nelly Korda, just two shots off the leader, building on the previous 9th-place finish. She finished 21st in the Kroeger in mid-May, her last tournament to date.

Steady climber in this tournament on form, including a 5th-place finish in 2024 and a 3rd-place finish last year. On both occasions he had a bad round, but last year still hit the second-best round of the tournament on day three with a bogey-free six-under. 12th last week in the Austrian Open and 4th in the Cadillac Championship back in March.

Made the cut six times in ten efforts in this tournament. Her latest two finishes read better as she gets nearer the top. She did not take part last year, which will help keep her under the radar, but she placed 11th in 2023 and 3rd in 2024. She hit the best round of the tournament on the final day in the latter effort with a bogey-free four-under.