The key to understanding Port Of Spain lies in his preferred distance. Over the mile and a quarter to mile and a half range, he has won 1 of his 4 races, a 25 percent win rate that suggests he is a horse built for this trip. His trainer, A P O'Brien, who operates from Cashel in County Tipperary and has sent out 125 winners this season alone, is clearly convinced. O'Brien recently noted that Port Of Spain "went well at the Curragh" and looks "like a horse who will stay a mile and a quarter," signaling confidence that the colt has room to improve when stepped up in distance. The trainer plans to campaign him in a Classic trial—a significant statement of intent at this stage of the season.
His recent form shows the familiar pattern of a horse learning his trade. His last six races have seen him finish second, seventh, eleventh, fifth, third, and fifth again—inconsistent by any measure, but with enough encouragement (that second-place finish most recently, and earlier thirds and fifths) to suggest he remains a work in progress rather than a spent force. Just one day ago he was back on the track, which confirms he is active and ready to go. At three years old, Port Of Spain still has time to develop into something more reliable, provided O'Brien's hunch about the extra distance proves correct.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 27 Sep | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 16 Sep | 100% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 18 Oct | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 Jun | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 23 Aug | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 May | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 31 Jul | 0% |