IT was a day to live long in the memory for amateur rider Aileen O’Sullivan whose delight at riding her first winner was apparent for all to see after she crossed the line in front on American Image in the two-mile handicap chase. This 12-year-old, who was giving Antrim-based trainer Michael Millar a second winner just six days after he recorded his initial success at Sligo, was recording his first success on the track at odds of 28/1. The winning jockey jointly owns the winner with Neil Gault and to his credit American Image bravely held off the late challenge of Cluan Dara.

“He travelled and jumped like an absolute star, he never missed a bit. He was fantastic and Neil Gault has done an incredible job with this horse. I am over the moon and only for Neil and Michael I wouldn’t be here. This means the world to me,” exclaimed the elated winning rider who lit up the afternoon with her delight at this success.