King Deano emerges as first-choice prediction with decisive 10.5pp advantage over second-choice—the strongest composite separation on the day, indicating clear class superiority. The T1 dominant trap (20.7%) provides structural support in a three-trap dominance field where position advantage matters materially at 491m. Performance rating of 50 is competitive without being extreme; speed rating of 51 is solid middle-class. The critical metric is recent form trajectory (1,2,5,5,1) showing a recent win with earlier-run placing, indicating upward momentum and proven capability at this grade. The all-rounder pace profile (bend 49, early 50, close 69) enables tactical flexibility: this dog can establish early from T1 advantage or shift closing reserve (69) if required. Suitability mean of 37 is competitive for A4. Trainer G Andreas records 18% win rate, solid support. The prediction advantage of 10.5pp over second choice represents genuine quality differentiation—this is a dog that beats A4 rivals convincingly when things break right. King Deano's structural alignment (T1 dominance + form momentum + predicted position + all-rounder flexibility) creates compelling case. This is a dog that should control the race from T1 position if it executes early bend work.