Sligo report: Liam Burke back in the saddle at age 64

Burke - a successful trainer, and father of top jockey Jonathan Burke - was riding for the first time in 33 years.
Sligo report: Liam Burke back in the saddle at age 64

Trainer Liam Burke returned to race riding after 33 years when riding his Shumard in the Sligo Flat Race. Picture: Healy Racing

Sun, 11 Jul, 2021 - 21:19
John Ryan

Liam Burke is already looking forward to his next ride, after returning to the saddle at Sligo at the age of 64.

Burke - a successful trainer, and father of top jockey Jonathan Burke - was riding for the first time in 33 years.

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