Mullins targets 1000 after savouring his 900th winner at Fairyhouse

DRINK IT IN: Patrick Mullins celebrates his 900th success after Jimmy Du Seuil won. Pic: Healy Racing

Patrick Mullins is targeting 1,000 career winners after chalking up his 900th success aboard Jimmy Du Seuil in the SIS Supporting Irish Racing Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse.

While Mullins is an amateur rider, his career achievements include nine Cheltenham Festival winners, multiple Grade One strikes and a famous success in this year's Grand National, when he partnered Nick Rockett - who is trained by his father Willie - to a famous Aintree victory.