Favourite Nation coasts home

FAVOURITE NATION, backed from 4-5 to 4-7, duly outclassed his rivals in the Chesser Auctioneers’ Race at Limerick last night.

Azarouak tried to make all, but the winner eased past with over a furlong to run and quickly drew clear to beat Marfinca a comfortable three and a half lengths.

Winning trainer Dermot Weld was represented by his son, Kris, who said: “We were concerned about the rain getting into the ground. We have no immediate plans, but that will do his confidence good.”