For the first time ever, the four consecutive Grade One races on Opening Day at the Randox Grand National Festival went to the same stable as Lossiemouth (5-4) landed the Grade One William Hill Aintree Hurdle.

It was another successful weekend for Ireland and Britain champion trainer Willie Mullins as some of his big guns showed up in a big way at the Fairyhouse Winter Festival.

One of the biggest days in the Jumps racing calendar in Ireland arrives on Sunday at Fairyhouse with a seven-race card on day two of its Winter Festival

Lossiemouth, the winner of 2023 Triumph Hurdle trained at Closutton by powerhouse trainer Willie Mullins, doubled her Cheltenham Festival tally when landing the Mares' Hurdle in March 2024 but has a very exciting item on her agenda early next year.