Willie Mullins' son Patrick rides Nick Rockett to Grand National glory

Willie Mullins was notably emotional and added: "That was some result. It's lovely to be able to give your son a ride in the National, but to win it, it's unbelievable."
Willie Mullins' son Patrick rides Nick Rockett to Grand National glory

Patrick Mullins aboard Nick Rockett after winning the Randox Grand National. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Nick Rockett led home an incredible one-two-three for Willie Mullins in the Randox Grand National at Aintree.

Ridden by the trainer's son, Patrick, the 33-1 shot Nick Rockett proved too strong for stablemate and defending champion I Am Maximus in the four-and-a-quarter-mile showpiece.

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