Load gives Burke perfect start to new job

Jonathan Burke made the perfect start in his new role as Alan and Ann Potts’ retained jockey when partnering the Henry de Bromhead-trained Loosen My Load to a convincing win in the Ryans Cleaning Chase in Galway yesterday.

On his first ride in the Potts colours since his appointment, the teenager drove the 10-year-old, without a win since 2011, up the Ballybrit hill to beat Armaramak by three and a quarter lengths.

Burke was understandably delighted. “It was a pleasure to ride him — he just jumped and travelled,” he said.