Racing: Connections of Cockney Rebel are convinced the Irish 2000 Guineas favourite has improved out of sight since Newmarket.
Geoff Huffer's colt bids for a Classic double after his rousing success in the English equivalent earlier this month.
Worryingly for the three-year-old's rivals in the mile contest on Saturday, owner Phil Cunningham hinted racing enthusiasts have yet to see him hit top gear.
"I went onto the gallops to watch him on Saturday morning and it was absolutely unbelievable," said Cunningham.
"Before the English Guineas he was impressive, but that was just amazing - it was as if he was just cantering down to the start all the way.
"It's scary to think he's improved after Newmarket and Geoff thinks he's come on 7lb after the English Guineas.
"He also hadn't really come into his coat at Newmarket but now he has, so that's fantastic."
Cockney Rebel, who will be ridden by Olivier Peslier, and Huffer set sail for Ireland on Thursday afternoon after completing preparations with a light canter on Wednesday.
Although the plan was to go straight to Royal Ascot for the St James's Palace Stakes after his exploits on the Rowley Mile, the three-week gap between Newmarket and the Curragh has seen the son of Val Royal thrive.
"If he was with a bigger yard and a bigger trainer everyone would be talking about a wonder horse by now," reflected Cunningham.
"Everything points to a really good run but rather than being hopefully optimistic like before Newmarket, I'm now apprehensive - although I suppose that's just nerves.
"We're having a crack though and to have an even-money favourite in a Classic is just crazy.
"The only reason we'd take him out is if it's a bog, but I don't think that's going to be case."
Cockney Rebel must defeat 12 rivals if he is to justify favouritism and become the first horse to win the English and Irish 2000 Guineas since Rock Of Gibraltar in 2002.