Just won at A2 grade in dominant fashion with a 91-rated performance, and the run before that was 94-rated — two back-to-back excellent efforts that represent the best recent form in this race by a clear margin. Stepping up from A2 to A1 tonight, which is the natural progression for a dog in that kind of form. The best performance average in the field at 76 and the best speed rating at 57, with a career trajectory of 91, 94, 54, 71, 69, 68 showing a dog that has been improving substantially in recent months. Three prior runs at this course and distance without a win, but those came at a time when the form was lower — the current level of 90+ is a different proposition. Trap 6 at A1 wins 20% from 65 runs — competitive rather than outstanding, but not a structural handicap. When a dog has just scored 91 and 94 in consecutive runs, that is the most powerful recent form signal on the card, and it should be the primary basis for selection.