Nick Rockett: Willie Mullins left in tears as son Patrick wins Grand National on 33-1 outsider

Willie Mullins choked back the tears as his son Patrick ran to victory at the

The legendary owner had five out of the front seven including the first three at Aintree on Saturday, with his son riding to victory in the prestigious race. In a post-race interview, struggled to hide his emotions.

He said: "It was some result. It is lovely to be able to give your son a ride in the National, but to be able to win it is just unbelievable."

were then forced to finish the interview early and promised to try again soon after. Speaking later, he added: “It doesn’t get any better than this. To father the winning riding, train the winning horse. The way we planned this with Stewart over ten bottles of wine in . All great plans come together.

“I went to school with Sadie and then I met her years later and she said she should buy a horse and here we are.”

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His son Patrick added: "I'm too out of breath to say anything. It is incredible. I got too good a start and had to take him back all the way but he jumped fantastic. It a dream from when I was a kid. When I was a kid I watched videos so this is very special. He's [Nick Rockett] fine - I need a cold bath myself. He's not big but he is brave as a lion."

Nick Rockett owner Stuart Andrew also gave his thoughts on Nick Rockett's surprise win. He said: "I can't tell you. Different class. Everybody had written the horse off, he'd drifted into the betting. He won the best two trials in Ireland easily. He's a class horse and has the heart of a lion."

The winning horse scooped an eye-watering £500k prize fund for his team. Mullins senior will bank around 80% of that prize with the rest going to trainers, jockeys and stable staff. It rounded off a memorable festival after he

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Mullins took to the stage shortly after the end of the race to claim the trophy and was joined by wife Jackie and son - and winning jockey - Patrick. Katie Walton, a member of the stable staff, also claimed a trophy during the presentation.

It was certainly an emotional occasion for owner Stewart Andrew, whose wife Sadie died in December 2022, just five days after watching Nick Rockett in his first race.

Full 2025 Grand National Results:

1 Nick Rockett - 33/1
2 I Am Maximus (FR) 7/1
3 Grangeclare West - 33/1
4 Iroko - 13/2 f
5 Meetingofthewaters - 20/1
6 Senior Chief 40/1
7 Minella Cocooner 18/1
8 Hewick 14/1
9 Minella Indo 20/1
10 Twig 50/1
11 Three Card Brag 16/1
12 Beauport 33/1
13 Horantzau D'airy 150/1
14 Vanillier 12/1
15 Bravemansgame 40/1
16 Chantry House 66/1

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