Best average performance in the field at 68 by a clear margin. Performance form of 62, 55, 82, 89, 62, 65 — all at A4 and A5 grades. The 89 peak came at A5 grade (1.00x multiplier), which is one grade below today's A4 (1.05x multiplier), meaning he has proven ability very close to this standard. Three of six runs scored above 62, giving consistent high-end production. Closer profile (CS 100, EP 0) is a structural concern at this tight track, but the class override applies here: his average performance of 68 is six points above the field average (approximately 58), and his peak of 89 is in a different league. When a dog is this far ahead of the field on ability, the pace profile becomes a risk factor rather than a dealbreaker. McCarthy at 26% is a moderate trainer signal. The genuine concern is T1 — the worst trap at Star Pelaw 435m A4 at just 12.5% from 48 runs. That is a significant structural disadvantage that would normally be disqualifying. But the performance gap is large enough to overcome it more often than not.