The consistent pick in this race — speed rank one at 64 and composite rank one with a small but clear margin, and by some distance the most reliable performer in this field. Has run at A5 and handicap grade across ten course and distance outings, posting performances of 64, 62, 65, 56, 62, 58 with extraordinary consistency — never lower than 56 in recent runs. That consistency is actually the defining feature: this dog runs virtually the same race every time, finishing in the top three at course and distance on six occasions without winning. As a closer from trap 4, the pace of Drumbane Blue setting things up from trap 3 suits perfectly — she will sit in behind the early pace and produce a solid late effort. The one question mark: ten course and distance runs and no wins. Six places but not the winner yet. Trap 4 wins 19.84% at A5 500 metres — solid. Trainer Cook has a 20 per cent win rate.