May 17 / 17.40 Newbury

17.40

Good To Soft

Power Of Play Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Power Of Play Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 356-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who made a promising handicap/seasonal debut when second of 16 behind a runaway winner at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) last month; nudged up 2b but she was a long way clear of the third last time and is open to more progress; interesting contender.
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2nd

19

(15)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Doncaster

Waxing Gibbous

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Second over C&D (soft) in April on seasonal/handicap debut; continued on the upgrade on her next three starts, with a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) on third occasion, before below-form favourite over 1m5f on heavy ground seven weeks ago; could bounce back with less extreme conditions today, for in-form yard and with the champion apprentice booked.

12/1

2nd

19

(15)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Doncaster

Waxing Gibbous

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Second over C&D (soft) in April on seasonal/handicap debut; continued on the upgrade on her next three starts, with a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) on third occasion, before below-form favourite over 1m5f on heavy ground seven weeks ago; could bounce back with less extreme conditions today, for in-form yard and with the champion apprentice booked.

12/1

5th

12

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Waxing Gibbous

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

4yo whose four handicaps brought a Newbury win (1m4f, good) in May and three seconds; the latest was a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) two weeks ago, clear of the third; unraced on firmer than good (withdrawn once in July due to that ground); progressive and, although up another 5lb, should put up another bold show if the ground is okay.

7/2

2nd
6 (10)
Naasma

11/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 1223-1

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
5yo who has form form figures of 12231 in the last five of her nine handicaps; up 4lb for a narrow success at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft) last month but that was a brave effort after 270 days off and she still looks feasibly treated; shortlisted.
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4th

3

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Naasma

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Consistent mare who scored three times at Windsor (11.5f) last term and has posted two creditable efforts at Lingfield (latest over 2m) this year; C&D record reads 312; solid claims.

7/2

5th

6

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Naasma

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Reliable type who returned from over three months off with a creditable fourth over 1m4f here three weeks ago; versatile trip-wise and stays this far; each-way hopes.

10/1

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Naasma

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Pat Phelan

Has gained all turf wins over the extended 1m3f at Windsor, including in three of her last four outings; switching back to elsewhere isn't ideal but she has bits of Epsom form; better than ever and enters calculations.

5/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 123-00

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Versatile type who won at 1m2f, 11.4f and 2m last year, including on soft and good ground on turf; now 1lb lower than for last success but he's been out of sorts in his two runs this spring and needs to get back on track.
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7th

1

(1)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Western Stars

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jim Boyle

Knows how to win as he showed when successful from four rivals at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but he was allowed to dictate there and didn't back it up at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a week ago (has won over that C&D); needs to bounce back.

6/1

7th

1

(1)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Western Stars

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jim Boyle

Knows how to win as he showed when successful from four rivals at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but he was allowed to dictate there and didn't back it up at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a week ago (has won over that C&D); needs to bounce back.

6/1

6th

6

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:27 Lingfield (AW)

Western Stars

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jim Boyle

Recorded his sixth win when making all to justify favouritism off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; this is a deeper race but he's only 2lb higher than last time and has won over C&D in the past; could be a major force again.

4/1

Form: 4676-1 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made her breakthrough at the eighth attempt when landing a Kempton handicap (1m3f, AW) on her return last month; her confidence should be boosted after that success but this is tougher off 4lb higher and she has a mixed record in six starts on turf; some risks attached.
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2

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Mrs Twig

9st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Four wins last year, including two over C&D, and ran well when third of 11 here last month; 1lb below her last winning mark and worth a second look.

14/1

2

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Mrs Twig

9st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Four wins last year, including two over C&D, and ran well when third of 11 here last month; 1lb below her last winning mark and worth a second look.

14/1

5th

5

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Mrs Twig

8st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

The last of her four wins last season came over C&D (good to firm) in September, with earlier wins at 1m4f; some creditable shows this term but well beaten on two of her last three starts, the first of those following the same pattern as her other rare starts on softer than good.

20/1

10/1

Form: -21954 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four wins from ten starts on AW but he's 0-7 on turf; edging down the weights and has run respectably in the mud at Bath (1m2f/11.6f) in last two runs but he needs to find something extra to make a serious impact.
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4th

2

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Raintown

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: J S Moore

Exposed multiple winner who could improve for having a recent run here under his belt, with that his first appearance in three months; handicapped to win again.

3/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Raintown

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and returns to this sphere with a doubt over his current form; however, may prove resurgent off current mark dropped in class.

8/1

8th

6

(3)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Raintown

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Record of 6-17 at the track stacks up well (2-27 elsewhere) and he has dropped to a dangerous mark; hasn't looked to be in the form required to capitalise though.

14/1

Form: 213417 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Been a revelation for James Owen this year, winning six times from 9.4f to 12.5f; things didn't go well at Chester last week but that was after a slow start from a wide draw and he still looks feasibly treated on the form of his Musselburgh win last month; not ruled out in change of headgear.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

Form: 1456-5 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Suited by slow ground and was successful off 2lb higher at Redcar (1m2f, soft) last spring; made an encouraging return at Nottingham (close fifth) last month but all of his eight wins have been at 1m2f and he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers on this step back up in trip.
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2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Lunar Jet

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run.

6/1

2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Lunar Jet

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run.

6/1

10

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:11 Redcar

Lunar Jet

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Veteran who has raced only once this year, when soundly beaten in 1m6f AW handicap in July; suited by this C&D and rain will aid his cause but it's very hard to gauge how much ability he retains.

25/1

6/1

Form: 323-21 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when justifying favouritism in Chepstow handicap (1m4f, soft) on Tuesday; has a penalty on this quick turnaround but that was a smooth success last time on only her second run for Nikki Evans; shortlisted.
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4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

10th

4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

4th

5

2nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Cherryhawk

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Won on the Flat last spring but was badly out of form in that sphere in the autumn and struggled (albeit on heavy ground) on hurdling debut at Chepstow in January.

66/1

14/1

Form: 6643

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly who was a respectable third on her handicap debut at Ayr (1m2f, good) two weeks ago but this is a much deeper race and she needs to find more at this new trip.
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11th

5

(10)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rose Donnelly

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Six-race maiden who showed some ability in the spring including when third of five on handicap debut at Ayr (1m2f, good), but her two efforts since then leave plenty to be desired; Oisin Murphy a positive booking, but plenty to prove otherwise.

9/1

7th

9

(6)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:35 Chester

Rose Donnelly

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

midfield

14/1

9th

12

(12)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newbury

Rose Donnelly

9st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Hugo Palmer

dwelt start

14/1

Form: 0-7516 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Recorded his fourth AW win when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (1m4f) in March but he was laboured back on grass at Bath (11.6f, soft) last month and that took his Flat turf record to 1-24; others preferred.
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3

(11)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

16:12 Kempton (AW)

Militry Decoration

9st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Camilla Poulton

Won off 5lb higher on Tapeta earlier this year and returned to form with a 3l third behind The Colorist at Lingfield four weeks ago; will need more again, though.

12/1

3rd

4

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Militry Decoration

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Camilla Poulton

Won on Polytrack as 2yo but three later wins on Tapeta, at 1m4f to 1m6f; hard to recommend at present as he's been a slow starter since his most recent win in March and was way back at Wolverhampton in August.

25/1

6th

2

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Militry Decoration

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Camilla Poulton

slowly away, always behind

25/1

Form: 47-111 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
No joy in first 13 starts but he's won on Polytrack in his three runs this year, including a brave success at Lingfield (1m4f) last month; up another 3lb but he's on a roll and is a big player if he can transfer his form back to turf (Flat turf record is 0-5).
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11th

9

(11)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Capstan

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Lydia Richards

Polytrack hat-trick at 1m3f/1m4f this time last year (made all leg two/made most leg three); all but one of his starts since has been over 2m or over hurdles and he hasn't been finishing his races off, including following wind surgery last time.

20/1

10th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Capstan

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

led

25/1

10th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Capstan

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

led

25/1

Non-runners

Lunar Shadow

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.60
Straight Forecast £23.61
Tricast £121.24
Trifecta £159.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Waxing Gibbous

D Express:

Raintown

Daily Record:

Cherryhawk

Telegraph:

Naasma

NEWMARKET:

Destinado

Daily Mail:

Lunar Shadow

RP RATINGS:

Waxing Gibbous

POSTDATA:

Waxing Gibbous

The Times:

Waxing Gibbous

The Guardian:

Waxing Gibbous

Daily Mirror:

Waxing Gibbous

The Sun:

Waxing Gibbous

The Star:

Waxing Gibbous