Burke off the mark on the Flat

Jonathan Burke rode his first Flat winner when forcing top-weight War Room to success in division one of the Contract Floor Coverings Handicap at Dundalk. Tennesse Waltz drifted away to his right when in front and that had a major bearing on the outcome as War Room got up to score by a neck.

"I still say he's a 65 horse. This is his game and when he steps out of this grade he can't step up," said winning trainer Shane Duffy.

"He's only won a short-head and that's his company. He's honest and that's what gets him through.

"He loves the track, the trip suits him and he has a massive heart. It's good to have him.

"That's Garry Fleming's first winner as an owner. He's a professor in Trinity College and he adores the game. I'm thrilled and honoured to give him his first winner."

(GC & EM)