I think that you can argue both theories (he won only because of the pace OR that he won so easily that it didn't matter)with some validity. Either way, as I look at the replay it was definitely one weird race (I still expect someone, just anyone, to make some kind of move on the turn - totally baffling).

so many questions to answer: can he hold his form after 3 efforts ? will someone challenge him early ? and if so, will he just rate ?

I will say this - this horse looks perfect for the belmont if he gets there in shape to run.