Grumpy Mia gets the nod as the pick with the best all-round suitability profile in the field. She has the highest scores for track, distance, and trap among the principals, and her balanced all-rounder pace profile means she can adapt to however the race unfolds. Her recent form shows a second last time out despite being forced to check at the first and crowded at the third and fourth bends — a resilient run. She won here at A6 before that, leading near the line, showing she knows how to finish a race. The N Langley yard's win rate is low, but the dog's individual form tells its own story.