National glory for George Washington

GEORGE WASHINGTON overcame a stumble at the start to record a smooth victory in the Laing O’Rourke National Stakes at the Curragh yesterday.

National glory for George Washington
Mon, 19 Sep, 2005 - 01:00

Kieren Fallon’s mount was slowly out of the stalls and nearly pecked when one of his rivals went across him.

But the 2-11 shot came from last to first with consummate ease to give trainer Aidan O’Brien his sixth success in the Group One contest.

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