Drawn in trap 1, which is the best-performing box in this grade at Thurles Park — winning more than one in five from 85 runs. He leads the field both on the overall model rating and on speed, which is the single strongest predictor at A6 here. Form from the last six runs reads 62, 67, 65, 54, 66, 82 — that 82 came from a win at A4 grade, showing genuine ability at a higher level, and while he has been stepping back down through the grades, his recent efforts at A4 and A5 have been competitive. He has seven course and distance runs under his belt here, which means he knows the track. The combination of best trap, top model rating, and fastest speed in the field makes him a straightforward selection in a race where the bottom half of the field is clearly below him.