The classiest dog in the race on performance figures — a career average of 71 that still represents the best benchmark in this field, with peaks into the 80s throughout his recent A2 campaign. The last two runs have been modest by his standards, dropping from that 88-rated winner in April to a 67 and a 60, but a slow patch in upper-grade racing does not erase the underlying ability. Trained by K Wilton who operates at a 30% win rate and has a habit of placing dogs well. Trap 1 at A2 is not the optimal draw but still better than the outside boxes, and his all-rounder profile suits the tight first bend.