17:40 Newbury

Friday 17 May 2024

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Power Of Play Handicap

Off time: 17:43 | Winning time: 2m 34.85s

(2)

Western Stars²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: R Kingscote| T: J R Boyle| OR: 74

7/1

Won 3 times since joining his current yard last summer, with his latest success at Lingfield in December. However, has been below form both outings so far this year, albeit in a higher grade on his latest outing.

Form: 8123-00

(1)

Destinado^v⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: S De Sousa| T: James Owen| OR: 73| D

6/1

Has been thriving for his current yard, recording a sixth success of the year when staying on to lead late in 13-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f) in April. Left poorly placed at Chester last week, so no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 213417

(9)

Waxing Gibbous²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Harry Davies| T: D Menuisier| OR: 72

2/1

Lightly-raced 4-y-o who showed ability in maidens/minor event last year. After 7 months off, shaped well when finding only a well-treated rival too strong on her handicap debut at Doncaster (11.9f) 3 weeks ago. Could be ready to get off the mark.

Form: 356-2

(3)

Raintown¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: J S Moore| OR: 70| D

20/1

Returned to his best when winning at Lingfield (12f) in January and, after a lesser effort next time, has run creditably at Bath on his last 2 starts. Still looking for his first success on turf but he can give another good account.

Form: 6-21954

(4)

Lunar Jet²⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 9-6| J: D C Costello| T: Steph Hollinshead| OR: 69| C

28/1

Goes well on softer ground and bounced back to winning ways at Redcar (10f, heavy) last April. After a further 6 months off, fared better than on his stable debut when 1½ lengths fifth of 8 at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) in April. Others still make more appeal.

Form: 31456-5

(10)

Naasma¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Paddy Bradley| T: P Phelan| OR: 69

10/1

After 9 months off, proved better than ever when showing a good attitude to win 12-runner handicap at Windsor (11.4f) 18 days ago. Held her form well in the main last season so she could be in the mix once more.

Form: 61223-1

(11)

Militry Decoration^t¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-5| J: H Crouch| T: C Poulton| OR: 68| D

33/1

Capitalised on a falling mark when overcoming a slow start to score at Southwell (12.1f) in March. Wasn't in the same form at Bath 19 days ago, but he's been placed on both of his previous starts on the Flat at this course

Form: 30-7516

(6)

Cherryhawk³^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Jack Doughty⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs N S Evans| OR: 62| D

7/2

Fair perfomer at 3yrs and built on the promise of her stable debut when getting off the mark at Chepstow (12f) 3 days ago. Carries a penalty but she's not dismissed lightly on the back of her first victory.

Form: 9323-21

(8)

Mrs Twig³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Tom Marquand| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 66| D

11/2

After 6 months off, took a step forward when shedding her maiden tag in 13-runner handicap at Kempton (12f) in April. Back up 4 lb in the weights, but she can remain competitive now that she's up and running.

Form: 34676-1

(12)

Rose Donnelly^t¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Hayley Turner| T: H Palmer| OR: 64

33/1

Showed more than on her first 2 starts when fourth of 7 in maiden at Kempton (11f) in April, but wasn't able to build on that effort making her turf/handicap debut at Ayr (10f) 15 days ago. Has something to find.

Form: 6643

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Non-Runners

(5)

Lunar Shadow⁵⁸

Weight: 9-5| Age: 6

T: A King J: Rossa Ryan

(7)

Capstan³⁷

Weight: 9-5| Age: 5

T: Mrs L Richards J: R Havlin

Forecasts

Waxing Gibbous (2/1), Cherryhawk (7/2), Capstan (4/1), Mrs Twig (11/2), Destinado (6/1), Western Stars (7/1), Naasma (10/1), Lunar Shadow (12/1), Raintown (20/1), Lunar Jet (28/1), Rose Donnelly (33/1), Militry Decoration (33/1)

WAXING GIBBOUS made a promising reappearance when runner-up at Doncaster 3 weeks ago, pulling clear of the remainder, and she can build on that effort to go one better. Heading the list of dangers is Capstan as he bids for the 4-timer, while Mrs Twig made a winning return and is also considered.