THE world of Irish equestrianism was quick to herald the win in last Saturday’s Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree of Gigginstown House Stud’s Rule The World, who was brilliantly ridden to victory by former pony show jumper David Mullins.

Having his first ride in the four and a quarter mile feature, the 19-year-old is a son of Goresbridge trainer Tom Mullins and his wife Helen.