Randox Grand National

Nick Rockett and Patrick Mullins
Nick Rockett Withdrawn From Grand National Title Defence With Cough

The 2025 Grand National winner Nick Rockett has been withdrawn from the 2026 edition due to coughing. Pied Piper (New Approach), the first reserve, has been added to the lineup for Saturday's contest at Aintree. The son of Walk In The Park is trained by Willie Mullins for Stewart and Sadie Andrew. Willie's son Patrick, who also partnered the gelding to success 12 months ago, said, "It is 72-hour declarations for the Grand National, and we wanted to give him every chance, but he gave a few coughs this morning...

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