Cerca Trova and Johnny Burke at Downpatrick© Photo Healy Racing
Cerca Trova stayed on well to win the extended two mile two handicap hurdle in the hands of Johnny Burke for trainer Jim Dreaper.
The eight-year-old mare raced in rear before improving into fourth at the second last. Once ridden at the last she forged on up the hill to prevail by three parts of a length at 6/1. She was 11/1 in the morning, but there five non runners due to the change in going. In addition, the reserve wasn’t declared. Mosman Park rallied to take second at 8/1 while Glen Orchy Lad dropped to third close home at 8/1. He was beaten four and a quarter lengths by the winner. Only 10 of the original 15 runners went to post after a deluge of rain in the north changed the going to soft after the first rain.
Jockey Johnny Burke said: "She was always finding plenty. She'll have no bother in chases."
