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Mullins Family Celebrates Historic Grand National Triumph

Nick Rockett, a 33-1 outsider trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by his son Patrick, claims victory at Aintree, with five Mullins-trained horses finishing in the top seven.

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Patrick Mullins (right) flies over the Chair on the first circuit
Nick Rockett crosses the line after seeing off the challenge of 7-1 I Am Maximus
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Overview

  • Patrick Mullins fulfilled a childhood dream by riding Nick Rockett to victory in the 2025 Grand National, defeating last year’s champion I Am Maximus by two and a half lengths.
  • Willie Mullins, a renowned trainer, achieved an unprecedented feat with five of his six entries finishing in the top seven, including the first, second, and third places.
  • The victory was deeply emotional for the Mullins family, with Willie expressing immense pride in his son’s performance and Patrick describing the win as 'very special.'
  • Nick Rockett’s owner, Stewart Andrew, shared a personal connection to the horse, as it was the last horse his late wife watched win before her passing in 2022.
  • The result positions Willie Mullins as the favorite to secure the trainer’s title for the second consecutive year, cementing his dominance in horse racing.