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Aggie Powers home in Sligo opener

Powerful Aggie and Shane Crosse (green cap) swoop turning for homePowerful Aggie and Shane Crosse (green cap) swoop turning for home
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The Joseph O'Brien-trained Powerful Aggie justified favouritism in the opener at Sligo this afternoon when claiming the median auction fillies maiden.

Shane Crosse had the 13/8 shot chasing the leaders on the outer throughout in the ten furlong contest before launching his challenge passing the two pole.

The daughter of Protectionist claimed a narrow lead early in the straight and went on to post a length victory.

Long-time leader Alice Kitty just held on for the runner-up spot from White Pepper

Powerful Aggie has been in the money on three previous outings and had finished fourth over a mile last time at Gowran.

"I was able to get a good position and the step up to a mile and a quarter helped,” said Crosse afterwards.

"She hit the line well and will probably get further. She's a filly we've always liked at home."

(Quotes by Mark Nunan)

About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.