Drawn in trap 5 — the structurally superior box at Newcastle overall at around 25% — and has the second-highest composite and average performance in the race. Recent form is excellent: 60, 76, 78, 61, 65 in recent outings — consistent and hitting 78 at this track not long ago. Two wins from seven course and distance starts at a 29% conversion rate. A Closer who runs on strongly through the closing stages, which suits Newcastle perfectly. The main threat to the selection: slightly below on speed and composite but in the better draw position and with a stronger recent form trajectory.