Easterby considering Power options

Tim Easterby has admitted he is still assessing the options for sprinting star Art Power ahead of Royal Ascot.

Having begun his career with a creditable third behind Ascension last September, Art Power opened his account with a five-length victory over Minhaaj in soft going over five furlongs a month later.

And the three-year-old Dark Angel colt impressed once again on the opening day of racing‘s resumption following the coronavirus pandemic, cruising to a five-and-a-half-length win over Electric Mistress to win Division II of the Betway Novice Stakes, over six furlongs.

All eyes are now on Royal Ascot next week but Easterby admits he still has to finalise Art Power’s plans.

“He’ll run in either the handicap over five furlongs or we’ll head for the Commonwealth Cup over six,” Easterby said.

“He was very impressive at Newcastle, he’s a good horse.

“I think it’s a case of the softer the better for him, though, he appreciates getting his toe in.

“He’s effective over both five and six, but the Group One looks a bit open this year so we’ve got to have a good think.”