The story of this race. Came second at Open Race grade two days ago, recording a performance in the low-80s against significantly better competition — that is the kind of form that looks exceptional in an A2 field. A Fader with maximum early pace who will fire straight from the traps and try to make all. The first-bend rating is the best in the race by a wide margin, and trainer Richard Short has a 30 per cent strike rate across the yard — this looks like a deliberate placement to secure a win at a softer grade. The Fader profile means he may not find much late, but if the early advantage is big enough the leaders might not catch him.