Nick Rockett Triumphs in Grand National, Completing Emotional Sweep for Mullins Family
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Nick Rockett, ridden by Patrick Mullins, clinched victory at the Grand National at Aintree, marking an emotional win for the Mullins family. Trained by Patrick's father, Willie Mullins, the horse led a 1-2-3 finish for the trainer, with last year's winner I Am Maximus coming in second. The victory was especially poignant as Nick Rockett was owned by Stewart Andrew and his late wife Sadie, who passed away in 2022. The race also saw new safety measures in place, with a reduced field size.
Key Points
Nick Rockett, a 33-1 outsider, won the Grand National, ridden by Patrick Mullins.
Willie Mullins, Patrick's father, trained the top three finishers, including last year's winner I Am Maximus in second place.
The victory was emotionally significant as Nick Rockett was owned by Stewart Andrew and his late wife Sadie, who died in 2022.
The race saw new safety measures with a reduced field size to 34 runners.
Other notable performances included Iroko finishing fourth and Meetingofthewaters in fifth, both trained by Willie Mullins.
