I also agree with the high quality of your analysis and your conclusion. Even though you may have let the cat out of the bag. IMO, Few will get on board due to the prejudices you mentioned.

What does the Keeneland surface require of its winners? Most races that BG weekend involved hard fought finishes. No coasting to the wire there. I think the surface requires strength that is only present in the fittest of horses.

The negative is, of course, he was visually impressive (LOL). Remembering Tamarando was no slouch before failing @ TP. The expected honest pace shouldn't hurt his chances either. Watching this one and WS rolling late could be quite a show!