Willie Mullins commenced training in 1988 having worked as assistant to both his father, Paddy, and to Jim Bolger. He still rates his father as the biggest influence on his career. A former six times amateur champion in Ireland, his greatest moments in the saddle were winning the '83 Aintree Foxhunters on Atha Cliath and the '96 Cheltenham Bumper on Wither Or Which.

Willie is all too aware of the necessity of having a strong team behind you in the training game. His wife, Jackie Mullins, herself a highly successful amateur rider, plays an integral part in the running of the yard and it's administration. Stable jockey Ruby Walsh has already become a household name, adding the 1999 jockeys' title to the amateur crown which he held for the previous two years. His first really big win came when taking the 1998 Cheltenham Bumper on Alexander Banquet and he confirmed his appetite for the big stage when landing a unique Aintree / Fairyhouse Grand National double in 2000 on Papillon and Commanche Court. Head girl is Tracey Gilmour, who hails from New Hampshire, USA. Tracey comes from an eventing background and as well as being responsible for all the horses in the yard, she personally looks after many of the stable stars herself. David Condon hails from Tallow, Co. Waterford and being able to claim off just 7st 10lb he is a valuable asset to any yard. He is a capable rider who notched five winners last summer and undoubtedly there are a lot more to come.

Willie Mullins		Jackie Mullins
Ruby Walsh		Tracey Gilmour
Patrick Mullins		Mrs Almond
Richard Kiely		David Condon