UNSURPRISINGLY, Willie Mullins is champion trainer for the 17th time after a record-breaking season. January saw him saddle the 4,000th winner of his career, and this year he also set a new record for the number of winners in a National Hunt season.

“To win the champion trainer title is the icing on another great season for our team. Galopin Des Champs winning at the Dublin Racing Festival, and I Am Maximus winning the Irish Grand National were two personal highlights for me. Winning titles like this wouldn’t be possible without our loyal owners who send us these wonderful horses. It’s a huge team effort at Closutton – our staff go above and beyond in all weathers and keep the show on the road, so winning the champion trainer title is a tribute to everyone at home,” said Mullins.