Young Bert combines the best performance average (45.5) with the best draw at Romford A9 (T5 at 24.61%), creating an alignment of class and position that is rare in A9 racing. The 4.4-point gap over second isn't enormous but the draw advantage amplifies the case significantly. Recent form of 6,5,3,3,2 shows an improving trajectory — each run better than the last, building towards a potential breakthrough. The glaring negative is 0 wins from 10 C&D runs, which proves this dog has repeatedly failed to convert at Romford 400m despite being competitive. At A9 where the composite still works (~29%), the perf leader in the best draw should be the pick even with a poor conversion record — the law of averages suggests a win is overdue. Tentative confidence because 0-for-10 at a specific C&D is a loud warning signal, but the improving form trend from the elite draw makes this the logical value pick. If this dog can't win from T5 with improving form, something structural is preventing conversion at Romford.