The fastest dog in the field on speed rating — the single strongest predictor at A7 at Thurles Park — and the one with the best average performance from an established run of races here. Form reads 55, 54, 58, 59, 54, 67 over six outings in A7 company, showing remarkable consistency in the mid-to-high 50s with a peak of 67 that came when he was running at A6 and A4 grade. He has dropped down to find his level at A7 and has been placing regularly rather than winning, but on the clock he is clearly ahead of this field. Two course and distance wins from ten runs show he handles the track. The main concern is trap 6, which wins only 10.98% of A7 races here — a structural negative. However the superiority of his speed and consistency over rivals with very limited form or recent poor runs makes him the correct selection, with the caveat that the draw is a real concern.