Grand National winner Ryan Mania lauded in Galashiels

Ryan Mania

Crowds lined the streets of Galashiels on Tuesday evening to welcome home Grand National winning jockey Ryan Mania

It was victory in the Grand National on Saturday which ensured a hero's welcome for Ryan Mania in Galashiels

Preparations for the parade got under way as soon as it was confirmed the young jockey was being released from hospital after a nasty fall at Hexham on Sunday

Mania partnered 66/1 shot Auroras Encore to victory over the famous Aintree course at the weekend

People in Galashiels had all sorts of ways of paying tribute to their local hero

Mania had a rollercoaster weekend after winning the Grand National on Saturday and suffering injury the following day

The Galashiels man got a specially warm welcome back to the Borders from his mother Lesley

Mania said it meant "everything" to him to see so many people turn out. "It's a bit overwhelming really, I can't thank them enough," he added

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