No problem for Washington at the Curragh

George Washington justified long odds-on favouritism with an authoritative performance to win the Laing O’Rourke National Stakes at the Curragh.

The current favourite for next year’s 2000 Guineas, trained by Aidan O’Brien, was sent off at 2-11 for the Group One contest and was settled towards the rear by Kieren Fallon in the early stages.