This colt is sired by the multiple Group-winning stallion Cliff’s Edge, the winner of the G2 Crystal Mile, G2 Alister Clark Stakes, G3 Caulfield Classic and G3 Manfred Stakes. Cliff’s Edge's oldest progeny have just turned 2 years old, positioning his offspring to be highly valued in a competitive year for Freshman sires with active runners. The dam, Optimizing, adds further strength to this colt's pedigree. She is a daughter of the acclaimed sire Exceed and Excel and has already produced 7 race winners. Among her successful progeny are the 7-time winner Chapel Road and the 2-time winner Monetizing.

Optimizing herself comes from a lineage of black-type winners, being the daughter of Joan’s Best, a half-sister to Group 1 winner Markus Maximus and Group 3 winner Nanjara. Physically, this chestnut colt exhibits a well-balanced and strong build, characterised by a large hip and girth.