The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Smith, Ross at 1.59 — an implied 59% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Noppert, Danny: opened 2.30, closed 2.26 (41%)
• Smith, Ross: opened 1.57, closed 1.59 (59%)

Smith, Ross — recent form

• 2026-08-30Smith, Ross 5-2 Chisnall, Dave
• 2026-08-30Clayton, Jonny 4-5 Smith, Ross
• 2026-08-29Smith, Ross 5-2 O'connor, William
• 2026-07-24Smith, Ross 12-15 Price, Gerwyn

Noppert, Danny — recent form

• 2026-08-30van Duijvenbode, Dirk 3-4 Noppert, Danny
• 2026-08-30Noppert, Danny 4-3 Searle, Ryan
• 2026-08-29Noppert, Danny 5-4 Edhouse, Ritchie