Burke fifth in Belgium

GALWAY’s Jessica Burke placed fifth in the two-star 1.45m Grand Prix at Sentower Park in Belgium last Sunday. Riding Liam Nicholas’ home-bred Irish Sport Horse gelding Express Trend (Future Trend x Condios), she was one of 10 clear rounds from the 79 starters. A second clear in 47.77 seconds saw her finish fifth and earn €1,778. Victory went to Germany’s Patrick Stühlmeyer with Varihoka du Temple (0/0 44.54).