Aileen O'Sullivan is from Meath and works a normal 9-5 job in AIB in Swords by day and is an amateur jockey for every other hour of the day.
Aileen landed her first winner on the track late last week when her horse American Image won the Clonmel Handicap Chase.
Her interview immediately after the race quickly went viral when it was shared all across social media, as her joy and emotion over her win took over.
One of the best interviews you'll ever see!
Aileen O'Sullivan works at @AIBIreland from Monday to Friday and the amateur can't contain her emotion after riding her first-ever winner.
"It means the world - this is why we do it," says the jubilant rider 👏 @irishkor @ClonmelR pic.twitter.com/2KFtTSEApI
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) October 29, 2020
She’s a co-owner of American Image with her boyfriend Neil.
She manages to juggle both jobs fine, taking annual leave if there’s a midweek race.
Speaking to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show Aileen describes how she celebrated her first win and when we can see her on the track again.
Catch up by pressing the play button below.
