Danny Mullins reaping the benefits of prominent position at Closutton

Danny Mullins, one of the chief beneficiaries of Ruby Walsh's retirement, feels he is riding better than ever and says there is no such thing as a pecking order when riding for his uncle, Ireland's champion trainer Willie Mullins.

The 27-year-old jockey benefited from Walsh's retirement last year with far more chances at Closutton and says he always feels he has a chance of winning when booked by his uncle.

He has grabbed those chances with both hands, most recently at Naas on Sunday when guiding Cash Back to an impressive victory in a hot novice chase.

Paul Townend picked Tornado Flyer in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase at Naas, but he was pulled up before two fences out as Cash Back made every yard of the running to record a 12-length victory over Zero Ten.

"There is no such thing as a pecking order when you are riding for Willie Mullins. People have an opinion and Paul has his, but you know everything is going out there to win the race and you know you have always got a chance," Mullins said.

On Cash Back, who is now 14-1 for the Racing Post Arkle with Paddy Power, he added: "Cash Back felt like an exciting horse and I would say there is more to come. He will have to improve to go to the places you would like him to go but I think he can.

"The way he quickened up the home straight at Naas was something new and something he had never done before. He's exciting."

Saldier: seen here winning the Morgiana under Danny Mullins will not run in the Unibet Champion Hurdle at CheltenhamCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Mullins has already helped himself to 30 winners in Ireland this season, including a Grade 1 success on Saldier in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown, and, unsurprisingly, he feels he is riding better than ever.

"When you're riding plenty of good horses, it gives you more confidence and the more confident you are, the better you will ride. I feel like I'm riding better now but it's all about having good horses to ride,” the jockey said.

He added: "David [Mullins] has been unlucky to be out injured, but I remember a couple of years ago I was out with a broken kneecap and he capitalised on me being injured, so I have to try and do the same. You have to take your chances when they come along."

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