The classiest dog in the race, dropping from A5 and A6 where he has been a consistent placer. Has not finished worse than second in four of his last six runs, including a 67-rated effort at A5 and a peak of 70 when racing at A2 level over a different trip. A Closer who finishes strongly and should be picking off tiring Faders through the closing stages — exactly the right profile to exploit a race where the early speed may burn out. His best time of 24.44 is competitive and his average performance of 59 is comfortably the highest in the field. The trap 6 draw is a concern — it wins just 16 per cent at A7 — but the class edge is clear enough to compensate.