Art Power

Across his full career, he has won 6 times and placed 8 more times from 30 races — a win rate of roughly 1 in every 5. That is a solid return for any horse, but the headline achievement is a Class 1 win at Ascot in October 2023, one of the most prestigious prizes in British racing. The majority of his races have come at that top level, and winning even once in 18 attempts at Class 1 — just 6% — tells you how hard it is up there. That he has done it at all is a genuine achievement.

His jockey David Allan knows him better than anyone, having ridden him in 23 of his races for 5 wins together. After the most recent Curragh victory, Allan put it simply: "He has a love affair with the Curragh." He also noted something telling about the horse's character — that "to still have that enthusiasm is a credit to him." At nine years old, that is not nothing. Many horses lose their edge long before this point.

One more thing worth knowing about Art Power: he particularly loves wet and muddy ground, winning 3 from just 4 races in those conditions — a 75% win rate that is almost too good to be true. Easterby has spoken about targeting the big sprint at Ascot in October, a race Art Power has already won. He raced just 11 days ago and is still firmly in training. The plan seems clear, and if the autumn brings soft ground and a trip to The Curragh along the way, do not be surprised if this old campaigner finds the winner's enclosure one more time.