handy, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon clear, ran on well
led, green in front, ridden 6f out, hung right home turn, headed over 1f out, plugged on
held up, struggling 5f out, never involved
Dara McGill won a maiden point in May on AUGHAFATTEN and gave the five-year-old a confident ride on his debut under Rules in a Perth bumper. Gerald Quinn’s charge should complete his hat-trick in this under the 7lb claimer. Professor Higgins was third at Worcester in July when trained by Nicky Henderson but Pic The Power may have more scope being a half-brother to winning hurdler Nazwa.
Aughafatten (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Perth 2m (4) gd in Aug beating Wrecking Ballbilly (10-13) by 3l, 7 ran.
Professor Higgins (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, improved over 5f out, outpaced 2f out, no impression after, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 8 1/2l behind Thirtyfour Thirty (10-12) at Worcester 2m (5) gd in Jul.
Quechua 28-1 (10-13) Mid-division, outpaced 4f out, no impression after, 6th of 10, 31 3/4l behind Betty's Tiara (10-9) at Stratford 2m (5) gs in Aug.
Pic The Power Slade Power gelding out of Kahalah Fantasy.
Bradford Lady 22-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden over 6f out, well beaten final 4f, 6th of 8, 27 1/4l behind Mill House Creek (11-0) at Stratford 2m (5) gd in Aug.
