Francisco ‘Paco’ Javier Fernandez, a multi-medallist at Olympic, World and European level, led home the field in the 3km walk at today's Cork City Sports meeting.

Frank Sonata is reported to be in good form ahead of his first race for almost 18 months at Nottingham tomorrow.

Connections of Frank Sonata are praying for heavy rain ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial at Newbury tomorrow.