Curragh 2:35 Result

Power Blue is top-rated on OR (110), has been progressive with a recent win in his last start off a 36-day break, and his form figures 274410 show he's building nicely with a victory last time out. By Space Blues (a top sprinting sire) out of a mare by Worthadd, he has the pedigree and physical profile for this trip. W.J. Lee takes over which is a positive booking, and Amo Racing has strong resources behind this operation. The two Aidan O'Brien colts (Brussels and Charles Darwin) look vulnerable — Brussels' recent form figures (640507) are moderate at best and Charles Darwin has had a big level fitness gap (71 days since last run) and unconvincing recent efforts. Royal Bay Cen was last seen 133 days ago which is a big query on fitness returning at this level. Soul Love has solid recent form (191312) and is a threat but hasn't quite proven at this exact class/level yet. Power Blue's rating advantage, recent scoring form, and quality connections make him the most solid combination of proven ability and upward trajectory at a fair price relative to the field.