Date of birth: 01/07/57
Home town: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

A quarter-finalist here two years ago, Ovens enjoyed an impressive 2005 campaign including two title victories.

However, 'the Heat' has struggled to rediscover that form in 2006 with a string of early exits in the major events.

His best result came when he reached the last 16 of the UK Open, but current form suggests the 49-year-old will be a seed under threat at the Circus Tavern.