Gordon Elliott celebrating 2,000th winner in Britain and Ireland

Gordon Elliott reached the landmark figure globally last week, and the victory of Gallyhill at Down Royal on Monday moved him within one. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Gordon Elliott celebrated the landmark of 2,000 career winners in Britain and Ireland after Ted Hastings claimed a runaway victory at Ayr.

The Grand National and Gold Cup-winning trainer reached the figure globally last week, and the victory of Gallyhill at Down Royal on Monday moved him within one.