Overview

• Nick Rockett, ridden by Patrick Mullins and trained by his father Willie Mullins, claimed victory in the 2025 Grand National as a 33-1 outsider.
• The race featured a reduced field of 34 runners, part of safety reforms introduced in 2023 to enhance equine welfare.
• Willie Mullins showcased his dominance in jump racing, training five of the top seven finishers, including the winner and defending champion I Am Maximus, who placed second.
• Nick Rockett’s victory carried emotional significance for co-owner Stuart Andrew, whose late wife Sadie had envisioned the horse's success before her passing in 2022.
• The event proceeded smoothly under sunny weather, with two horses assessed post-race by veterinary teams but no major incidents reported.