The highest perf in the field at P67 with the most extreme early pace (EP 100, bend 61). He will lead this race from the first stride — EP 100 is the absolute maximum and bend 61 ensures he's clear at the first bend. A2/A3 form is outstanding: 74→72→48→73→80→46. At A2 he's been consistently 2nd (74, 72, 80, 73) — these are ELITE performances. The two weak runs (48, 46) at A2 show he's not always at his best, but even his worst at A2 (46) would be competitive at A3. The Fader tag (CS 0, pace consistency 84) is the headline risk — at 480m he WILL fade through the final bends. But the class override applies: his worst A2 run (P46) is better than most dogs' best in this field, and his peak (P80 at A2) is extraordinary. The question is whether the Closers behind him (T3, T5) close fast enough to catch a 10+ length lead. At A3, his class advantage over the field should be enough to hold despite the fade. Suit mean 42 (trap 46, distance 45). Trainer Aveline at 18%. T4 wins 15.38% from 65 runs — below average but irrelevant when EP 100 guarantees the lead regardless of draw.