An A5 and A6 operator dropping dramatically in class to take on D3 competition — the ability gap between this dog and the rest of the field should be substantial if the 245 metre trip suits. Has been winning at A5 and A6 grade here with recent performances of 71 and 70, comfortably above anything else in today's D3 field. Draws in trap 6 — statistically the richest box at D3 here, winning over a quarter of races from that berth. The question mark is purely about the distance — all recent racing has been at 435 metres and this is a radical trip change. A FAST or FASTEST trial would have provided comfort; the absence of one means this pick rests on class alone. Back it because the ability is there; caveat it because the trip is new.