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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Art Power returns to winning ways in style

Sat 25th Sep 2021, 17:34

Art Power and David AllanArt Power and David Allan
© Photo Healy Racing

Art Power appreciated a drop in class when taking the Group 3 William Hill Ireland Renaissance Stakes in runaway fashion at the Curragh.

The Tim Easterby-trained colt, last successful in the Lacken Stakes at Naas over a year ago, has been running well in Group 1 company all this season including when beaten less than two lengths in the Darley July Cup and again last time in the Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock.

The 4/5 favourite took command from over a furlong out, drawing clear for David Allan to beat Twilight Spinner by an impressive five lengths with Measure Of Magic a further half a length away in third.

David Allan said, “He travelled very strongly through the race, quickened up and ran through the line strong.

“Obviously it’s a bit of a step down in class for him. It might do his confidence good and hopefully he’ll pick up a big one soon.

“He loves Ascot and I think Champions Day will be the target for him. He goes on that ground but a bit of juice in the ground would suit him.

“The biggest job is reining in his speed early on to get him a bit more control and then he’ll run through the line.

“He doesn’t need to make the running and as long as he travelled I was happy.”

Paddy Power cut Art Power into 8/1 (from 12/1) for the British Champions Sprint at Ascot.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.