Patrick Mullins, the son of trainer Willie, rode Nick Rockett to victory in the 2025 Grand National
Last year's winner Nick Rockett has been withdrawn from this weekend's Grand National at Aintree.
Nick Rockett - trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by his son Patrick - finished two-and-a-half lengths clear of 2024 winner I Am Maximus 12 months ago, but has been declared a non-runner having been reported to be coughing.
He was attempting to become just the second back-to-back winner since Red Rum was a triple champion in the 1970s.
When the 2026 field was announced on Wednesday, Patrick had opted to ride last year's third-placed horse Grangeclare West instead, with Tom Bellamy surprisingly picking up the ride on Nick Rockett.
