New Cross Nights is the classiest dog in this field by a comfortable margin, with an average performance well clear of his rivals. He draws a structurally dominant trap 1 which wins at 21.6% from 324 runs at these conditions — a useful edge. His form has been steady rather than spectacular with four consecutive mid-division finishes, but the consistency of his efforts in the mid-50s range at A5 grade is solid and he won his race before that. He's a versatile all-rounder who should sit handy through the first bend from the rail, and with good speed and a balanced pace profile, he has the tools to be there at the finish. The class advantage is genuine here — he's operating at a level above most of this field.