Drawn in trap 2, statistically the best box at this grade, and drops back from A3 company where he hit a rated-79 effort two runs back. He is outpaced early and stays on late — a profile that needs the two speedballs up front to cut each other's throats, which is far from impossible here. One win from ten course and distance starts keeps expectations honest, but the draw and the class drop earn respect.

Trainer P Miller's 34% strike rate is the main attraction, and two wins from seven course and distance starts show he handles the venue. But he was well beaten in this grade a fortnight ago, he is the slowest of these on the clock, and trap 3 is the worst box at this grade winning under one in six. A strong finisher who needs a messy race in front of him — possible given the pace duel brewing, but a lot has to go right.

A 30% career win rate and two wins from eight course and distance starts mark him as dependable, and he is versatile enough to take up a handy position from the boxes. His ratings have tailed off a touch lately — a rated-74 peak four runs back has given way to mid-50s efforts — and he looks a cut below the front two on raw speed. Solid each-way sort who rarely runs a shocker.

Second here last week and rated 83 at his recent peak, dropping back from open-class company — the class credentials are real and he is third-fastest in the field on the clock. But he is without a win in eight course and distance starts, and the wide draw is one of the weaker boxes at this grade. He keeps hitting the frame without getting his head in front; another placing looks the likeliest outcome.