Fagans Damsel separates from this tight field through the best C&D record — 3 wins from 10 runs (30% strike rate) is the highest in the race and proves this dog consistently converts at Romford 400m. T2 at 20.07% is the third-best draw, solid without being elite. The 41.1 performance average is tied second in the field, just 2.7 behind the leader, making the C&D record the tiebreaker. Recent form of 1,3,6,1,3 includes two wins in the last five — current form is there. The 6th-place finish three back shows inconsistency typical of A9, but the wins either side confirm this dog can perform at this level when things go right. In a pick-em field where ratings provide no separation, the dog with the most C&D wins and proven winning form from a decent draw is the logical selection. Tentative confidence because the field is genuinely tight and A9 is volatile, but the C&D edge provides enough separation to justify the pick.