Mullins trained 50/1 shot Noble Yeats wins the Aintree Grand National

Noble Yeats, trained by Emmet Mullins and ridden by amateur Sam Waley-Cohen, has won the Randox Grand National at Aintree.
Mullins trained 50/1 shot Noble Yeats wins the Aintree Grand National

Noble Yeats ridden by jockey Sam Waley-Cohen (right) wins the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase 

Sat, 09 Apr, 2022 - 19:50
Colm O’Connor

Amateur rider Sam Waley-Cohen enjoyed a fairytale finale to his career as steered Noble Yeats to victory in the Randox Grand National at Aintree.

The 39-year-old announced his intention to retire on Thursday, nominating Emmet Mullins' charge as his farewell ride in the world's most famous steeplechase.

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