The required model selection, and there is a genuine analytical case to make. He holds the best performance average in the field (58) and the composite of 46 puts him second in the race — a strong combined profile at A6. He has been racing at A5 recently, a harder grade, and the step down to A6 today is a positive class drop that typically aids performance. His form trajectory shows P48, P53, P63, P69 over four runs — a consistent upward trend at A5/A6 level that gives confidence his current form is solid. The only reservation is that his last run at A5 was fifth (P48), but the grade reduction today should see him more competitive.