The class act in this race by a clear margin — averaging 61 on recent form and remarkably consistent, never dropping below a 60-rated performance in his last six starts. Won at A5 last time in 29.93 and was placed twice at A4 before that, leading into the first bend on both occasions before fading in the closing stages. The Fader profile is the only concern, but the quality gap over this field is substantial enough that even if he weakens late, he may be too far clear to catch. Drawn in trap 6 which is the best box at A4 level here, winning over 24% from 128 runs, and his first-bend rating is the strongest in the field. Everything stacks in his favour.