It was a day of festivities in Willie Mullins’ yard as his team celebrated Galopin des Champs’ Cheltenham Gold Cup win on Tuesday.
The 2024 Festival proved a historic one for Mullins as he captured his 100th Festival winner, further cementing his legacy as one of the true greats.
And Mullins, who had nine winners at this year’s festival, topped the trainer standings and was happy to pose for photos to mark today’s homecoming.
The day, of course, belonged to Gold Cup winner Galopin des Champs who won the race for the second successive year.
Mullins also made sure to pose with Jasmin De Vaux, the horse that raced to his 100th festival win.
On a special day, Galopin des Champs was paraded through Leighlinbridge in Carlow with hundreds coming out for the event to show their support.
Also on hand was Paul Townend as he celebrated his success, winning six times at Prestbury Park and now boasting 34 Festival winners in total.
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Willie Mullins parades with Galopin Des Champs
Willie Mullins and Paul Townend pose together
Gold Cup winning Jockey Paul Townend and Trainer Willie Mullins and wife Jackie with Galopin Des Champs and owners Greg and Audrey Turley, groom Adam Connolly and Shane Jones
Willie Mullins poses for a selfie
Trainer Willie Mullins with Jasmin De Vaux
Paul Townend with State Man
Crowds gather for the parade in Carlow
Willie Mullins with locals during the parade
Assistant trainer David Casey with his daughters Grace (2) and Clodagh (10) and Galopin Des Champs
Huge crowds gather for the parade