Selected on the basis of the best composite and performance scores in this field. Deadly Ruben was leading to the run-in last time out — a genuinely strong effort at A2 standard — and his rating reflects consistent, high-quality form at this level. His field speed rating is solid and his first-bend score suggests he gets away cleanly and establishes position early. The T2 draw at 19.2% is fractionally below average but this is a flat-bias race where draw matters less than ability. At a grade where every dog is capable on their day, the dog with the strongest recent quality of run and highest composite score gets the call.