The class act of this field with a towering average performance of 79 and a form string that reads like a greatest hits collection — P83, P81, P89, P71, P88, P76 over his last six. Two A1 victories with peak performances of 89 and 88 prove he's not just competing at this level but dominating it when things fall right. From T6 he gets the wide draw which at A1 produces 24.56% of winners — not the best berth but when you're this good, the draw becomes secondary to ability. His Fader profile is the only concern — he hits the first bend hard with an early pace rating of 75 but can tire through the closing stages if challenged. At A1 that's more of a risk than at lower grades because every rival has the pace to pressure him. Still, his sheer class advantage over this field means he should have enough in reserve even if he doesn't lead throughout. The dog who sets the standard at Hove A1.