Danny Mullins was in the winner's enclosure on Thursday after Il Etait Temps won the Barberstown Castle Novice Chase.
The horse, trained by Danny's uncle Willie, beat his well-fancied stablemate and Cheltenham Arkle winner Gaelic Warrior in a thrilling finish.
Danny, who celebrated his birthday recently, spoke to reporter Siobhan Donohoe after the big win on Thursday.
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