Grand National winner Ryan Mania lauded in Galashiels
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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
- Published10 April 2013
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