WHILE this column regularly mentions success for jockeys born in Northern Ireland and neighbouring counties who have moved either south or to Britain, last Sunday saw a first win for a young rider who travelled in the opposite direction.

From Glasnevin on the northside of Dublin city, Dylan Johnston recorded that important inaugural victory at Downpatrick on Sunday on the 18/1 shot Willyouwalkwithme who he was riding for the second time in succession.