Kildare's Ruby Walsh wins 3rd Irish Grand National
Trainer Willie Mullins smashed his BoyleSports Irish Grand National hoodoo as Burrows Saint led home a one-two-three for the trainer in the marathon handicap chase at Fairyhouse.
The 6-1 shot ridden by Ruby Walsh, who won the race for a third time.
Punters were blessed with another day of sun as 12,000 turned out for the Easter Monday race.
Mullins' other horses Isleofhopendreams and Acapella Bourgeois came in second and third respectively.
Mullins, who won his first Cheltenham Gold Cup last month, has waited 21 years for his first win in the Fairyhouse race.
Snugsborough Benny (14-1) took fourth with 25-1 chance Bellow Mome in fifth.
Walsh said afterwards: "He made one or two novicey mistakes, but he got into a great rhythm when the race slowed down.
"He got travelling really well in a lovely position beside Danny Mullins, and after that he jumped super most of the way."
Walsh added: "I joined Willie when I was 16, nearly 24 years ago, and it’s a long time not to fall out with someone!"
Legendary trainer Mullins fell agonisingly short of claiming his first Irish Grand National last year when Isleofhopendreams missed out in a photo finish.
Mullins said: "It was a tremendous result. It’s just been one of those years where we have done things that we haven’t done before.
"It’s tremendous for Ruby and tremendous for (owner) Rich Ricci. We’re delighted to win it for the yard too.
"I’m very happy for all the horses, the owners and the riders."
Meanwhile the Dunboyne Castle most stylish lady was art teacher Paula Gannon from Co Roscommon.
The 40-year-old wore a tailored floral suit from Hobbs, shoes from Dunnes and a royal blue hat she made herself.
The prize is a night in Dunboyne Castle before being whisked away to Nashville for four-night stay in the luxurious Bobby Hotel.
Judge Una Healy said that Paula’s outfit stood out in the distance to all three judges, Debbie O’Donnell from Xpose and Grainne Ross from Dunboyne Castle also on hand to choose the best-dressed.