Tooreen Rose is selected on the strongest combination of recent 712m wins and the fastest best time in this field over the exact trip. Two victories at this distance — including a win here at Towcester on this very track — provide hard evidence of staying ability, and the closing runner profile is particularly well suited to marathon racing where the final third of the race is where the winner is found. The best time recorded at this trip is notably faster than Powerhouse Duke's equivalent figure, which is a significant pace-based advantage when both dogs have demonstrated the ability to stay the trip. The course suitability scores are modest, suggesting this dog has had limited Towcester experience, but the specific 712m win here resolves that concern directly. In an invitation marathon with thin grade-specific data to work from, recent wins over this exact distance carry the most weight.