Trained by Jonjo and A J O’Neill and ridden by Jonjo O’Neill Jr, the 14-1 victory was therefore a real family affair with the father and two sons combining.

The feature for the day is the Champion Chase at 4pm, where JP McManus and Willie Mullins’ Majborough is the favourite to win.

Four days of top-class jumps racing starts on Tuesday with Champion Hurdle highlight.

Hundreds lined the streets of Leighlinbridge for the homecoming parade of the Grand National winner, trained by Willie Mullins

The decorated amateur was part of a famous Aintree renewal for the Mullins family

While he is based in Co Carlow in Ireland, Mullins is so dominant that he won the UK trainers’ championship last term,

Bambino Fever claimed victory in the Champion Bumper race on day two.