The highest-rated dog in the field at P=75 with a pure Closer profile (CS 100, PC 52) — the ideal pace profile for a 548m staying race where Faders collapse in the closing stages. His S3 548m form is the most established in the field: 5th, 2nd, 4th, 1st, 4th at S2 — he's won at S3 and placed at S2, proving he handles the distance and grade. Best suitability in the field across the board: trap 47 (best), track 37 (best among Closers). The total suitability mean of 39 is the highest in the race. His consistency at the S3 grade is reassuring — he's competitive in nearly every start at this level. Trainer Rea at 14% is the weakest, which is a concern. Speed of 43 is low, tied with Savana Moana — he's not going to close by outpacing; he closes by sustaining when others tire. The race shape is set up perfectly for him: two EP 100 Faders will set a suicidal pace, Savana Sandy will track them, and by the time they fade through bends 3-4, Noteworthy will be closing from the rear with his CS 100 finishing kick. The question is whether CS 100 at speed 43 generates enough closing power to overhaul Savana Sandy's moderate CS 34.