The buoyant Jambos – who have won each of their last three games – are now three points ahead of second-placed Celtic with a superior goal difference and a whopping seven clear of Gers, with just three games remaining.
Here are 25 of the best images as Gorgie went wild.
1. Hearts soar
Hearts supporters react as they arrive before the start of the match (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
2. Hearts soar
Hearts fans celebrate their team's first goal of the game (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
3. Hearts soar
Hearts fans react outside the stadium after their team's victory (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
4. Hearts soar
Young Hearts fans hold flags and banners as they arrive before the start (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN