Blazeaway Blue's case rests on one overwhelming fact: her speed rating of 66 is the highest in this field by an enormous margin — the next runner checks in at 52. At a grade where speed to the bend determines the outcome and the speed-first approach is mandatory, that kind of advantage is extremely difficult to overcome regardless of draw. She won last time at A9 and steps down into A7 tonight, bringing stronger form than anything else in this race. Her Closer pace profile (EP=51) means she won't have a blistering getaway, but the underlying speed means she will be competitive through the bend and moving past rivals from mid-race onwards. T6 sits at 16.42% — below average — but the speed dominance at this middle grade makes the draw penalty acceptable. Tentative pick: speed leadership and class drop are the core argument; the wide draw is the only meaningful concern.