Art Power proves picture perfect in Ascot romp
Dazzling display from Easterby-trained grey.
Art Power looked the proverbial Group horse in a handicap when routing a big field in the Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot. Heavily supported, the grey, trained in North Yorkshire by Tim Easterby, was sent off the 6-4 favourite despite facing 20 largely unexposed rivals. A winner at York by five lengths at the end of last season, he reappeared at Newcastle on the day racing resumed with another impressive display, leaving connections with a decision to make. He had the option of taking on Group One rivals in the Commonwealth Cup over six furlongs, but given his mark was left alone following his Newcastle romp, taking on handicappers over five appealed more and the right call was made. Former champion jockey Silvestre de Sousa bounced the King Power Racing-owned colt out smartly and he was always towards the head of affairs before he began to pull clear with two furlongs to run. John Quinn’s Keep Busy weaved through to claim second, three and a half lengths away, but in truth the first running of this race was all about one horse.
LEADER OF THE PACK 👀🥇#RoyalAscot #ArtPower pic.twitter.com/J7C7aW4VHG
— Ascot Racecourse (@Ascot) June 19, 2020
Still rapid in slo-mo! #RoyalAscot pic.twitter.com/TLFKXKi7xQ
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 19, 2020
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