Mullins family party in Kilkenny after memorable Aintree Grand National success

Kilkenny's Patrick Mullins aboard Nick Rockett after winning the Randox Grand National (Mike Egerton/PA)placeholder image
Kilkenny's Patrick Mullins aboard Nick Rockett after winning the Randox Grand National (Mike Egerton/PA)

Kilkenny rider Patrick Mullins guided Nick Rockett to victory for his father Willie Mullins in the Randox Grand National at Aintree

Amateur Kilkenny rider Patrick Mullins, wearing black and amber, enjoyed his finest hour as he guided Nick Rockett to victory for his Goresbridge father Willie Mullins in the Randox Grand National at Aintree last Saturday.

But despite reaching such great heights, Mullins hasn't forgotten his roots, celebrating the huge personal milestone with a night out in Kilkenny City's Matt the Millers on Monday night.

Trained by Willie Mullins, the eight-year-old is owned by Stewart and the late Sadie Andrew (who was originally from Goresbridge, County Kilkenny).

nning, leading home a one-two-three for the champion trainer, who was registering not only back-to-back victories but his third success 20 years after his first with Hedgehunter. For good measure, Mullins also had the fifth-placed horse in Meetingofthewaters.

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