The one they all have to beat. Has posted a perfect 100-rated effort four starts back and followed it with a string of high-class performances including a 94-rated second last time over 661 metres. The best dog in the race by a considerable margin on recent form, with the fastest speed in the field and the sharpest into the first bend alongside it. An all-rounder by profile who can race handy throughout and then sustain his effort through the closing stages. Trainer Morris has a 24% strike rate and this looks like a deliberate placement in open company where the opposition is modest. The only concern is a first visit to Yarmouth, but the fair nature of the track should suit his style and there's no draw disadvantage from trap 3. On form, he's simply a class above this lot.