Burke relishing Europe chance

Johnny Burke is eagerly looking forward to his first scheduled ride on Sizing Europe in the PWC Champion Chase at Gowran on October 4.

Although now 12, the gelding is the jewel in the crown of Burke’s new job, which is as first rider to owners Alan and Ann Potts.

The teenaged rising star of Irish jumping is still a conditional, but has taken over one of the most important retainers from Andrew Lynch.