Stepping up to extended mile can see Bluebell off the mark

Aidan O’Brien’s Bluebell is the nap choice in the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Median Auction Maiden at Killarney tonight.

On her latest appearance, she was hampered inside the furlong pole - attempting to close down the leaders at the time - when fourth over an inadequate six furlongs behind stable companion, Bye Bye Birdie, in a Group 3 at the Curragh.

Prior to that, Bluebell seemed to need every inch of seven furlongs when scoring narrowly at Limerick. Stepping up to a mile plus now can only be a help.