Aggie Powers home in Sligo opener 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)
