Burke, 66, wins Limerick bumper to create history as oldest jockey to ride a winner

Jockey-trainer Liam Burke led Teuchters Glory to victory in Limerick as the 66-year-old claimed his first success under rules in over three decades and made history in the process.

Burke, father of jockey Jonathan Burke, returned to the saddle in 2021 after having two knee replacements, while continuing to train horses.

Prior to that he had not ridden publicly since taking part in a charity race at Listowel in the early noughties.

Having hinted he would go in the saddle again if he felt he could find a potential winner with one of the horses he trains, Burke was on board Teuchters Glory in the Good Luck To All Irish Runners In Cheltenham (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race finale at Limerick this afternoon.

The duo pulled away in the final two furlongs of the bumper for a decisive five-length victory on the 9/2 shot, beating two horses trained by Willie Mulllins including the favourite Special Cadeau.

He becomes the oldest jockey to win a race under rules in Irish racing history.

Teuchters Glory takes the Good Luck To All Irish Runners In Cheltenham (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race in commanding fashion, with the trainer-rider Liam Burke easing home aboard his charge to take the finale in good style