After composing himself, Mullins said: “This is the summit for me – I don’t think anything can be better than this. I never thought it would happen, and here we are.”
Animal rights group slam Grand National over Broadway’s fall
As reported earlier, Broadway Boy suffered a horrible fall at the 25th fence during the Grand National race.
Celebre D’Allen was another horse put into an ambulance after collapsing at the pulsating race.
Animal right groups were outraged over the incidents and slammed the event.
Ben Newman, of Animal Rising, told The Guardian: “These horses deserve better.
“ITV’s cowardly refusal to replay the 25th fence where Broadway Boy fell, while commentators gushed over racing’s welfare standards, shows the depths to which the industry will sink to save itself.
“When the public sees the grim reality and suffering within horse racing, they rightfully recoil.”
Willy Twiston-Davies, assistant trainer for Broadway Boy, has posted a picture of the horse on social media with the caption "he's home", following concerns about its wellbeing after a tumble at Aintree.
Broadway Boy was leading Saturday's racebut fell at the 25th fence, unseating rider Tom Bellamy and landing on its neck.
Immediate veterinary attention was required, and the horse was monitored throughout the night.
How much will Patrick Mullins receive for his win?
Nothing. On average, victorious jockeys in the Grand National pocket about 8% of the prize money, while those placed earn around 4%. This typically results in the winning jockey walking away from the event with a cheque for approximately £40,000.
However, Mullins won't receive a single penny for his winning ride this year. This is because the Irishman is registered as an amateur jockey and therefore does not earn a fee for riding.
One of the greatest sights on Saturday was the moment the TV cameras zoomed in on Willie Mullins in the stands as his son, Patrick, 35, crossed the line with 33-1 outsider Nick Rockett to win the Grand National.
There was a puff of the cheeks on Mulllins Sr - then another, then a third. For a moment it looked as if he was hyperventilating – but it wasn't, just sheer pride in his son.
Patrick Mullins with his father and winning trainer Willie Mullins after winning the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase with Nick Rockett on day three of the Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool
Here is the full Aintree Grand National Festival Results:
Thursday, April 3
1:45pm: Manifesto Novices’ Chase (WINNER: IMPAIRE ET PASSE) 2:20pm: Juvenile Hurdle (WINNER: MURCIA) 2:55pm: Aintree Bowl (WINNER: GAELIC WARRIOR) 3:30pm: Aintree Hurdle (WINNER: LOSSIEMOUTH) 4:05pm: Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase (WINNER: GRACCUS DE BALME) 4:40pm: Red Rum Handicap Chase (WINNER: SANUS BRUIT) 5:15pm: Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (WINNER: SEO LINN)
Friday, April 4
1:45pm: Mildmay Novices’ Chase (WINNER: CALDWELL POTTER) 2:20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (WINNER: WELLINGTON ARCH) 2:55pm: Top Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: SALVATOR MUNDI) 3:30pm: Melling Chase (WINNER: JONBON) 4:05pm: Topham Handicap Chase (WINNER: GENTLEMAN DE MEE) 4:40pm: Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: JULIUS DES PICTONS) 5:15pm: Hallgarten and Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle (WINNER: SHE’S A SAINT)
Saturday, April 5
1:20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (WINNER: DEEP CAVE) 1:55pm: Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: HONESTY POLICY) 2:30pm: Freebooter Handicap Chase (WINNER: CRUZ CONTROL) 3:05pm: Liverpool Hurdle (WINNER: HIDDENVALLEY LANE) 4pm: Grand National (WINNER: NICK ROCKETT) 5pm: Maghull Novices’ Chase (WINNER: KALIF DU BERLAIS) 5:35pm: Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (WINNER: GREEN SPLENDOUR)
1:45pm: Manifesto Novices’ Chase (WINNER: IMPAIRE ET PASSE) 2:20pm: Juvenile Hurdle (WINNER: MURCIA) 2:55pm: Aintree Bowl (WINNER: GAELIC WARRIOR) 3:30pm: Aintree Hurdle (WINNER: LOSSIEMOUTH) 4:05pm: Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase (WINNER: GRACCUS DE BALME) 4:40pm: Red Rum Handicap Chase (WINNER: SANUS BRUIT) 5:15pm: Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (WINNER: SEO LINN)
Friday, April 4
1:45pm: Mildmay Novices’ Chase (WINNER: CALDWELL POTTER) 2:20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (WINNER: WELLINGTON ARCH) 2:55pm: Top Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: SALVATOR MUNDI) 3:30pm: Melling Chase (WINNER: JONBON) 4:05pm: Topham Handicap Chase (WINNER: GENTLEMAN DE MEE) 4:40pm: Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: JULIUS DES PICTONS) 5:15pm: Hallgarten and Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle (WINNER: SHE'S A SAINT)
Saturday, April 5
1:20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (WINNER: DEEP CAVE) 1:55pm: Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: HONESTY POLICY) 2:30pm: Freebooter Handicap Chase (WINNER: CRUZ CONTROL) 3:05pm: Liverpool Hurdle (WINNER: HIDDENVALLEY LANE) 4pm: Grand National (WINNER: NICK ROCKETT) 5pm: Maghull Novices’ Chase (WINNER: KALIF DU BERLAIS) 5:35pm: Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (WINNER: GREEN SPLENDOUR)
Animal rights group slam Grand National over Broadway's fall
Broadway Boy suffered a horrible fall at the 25th fence during the Grand National race.
Celebre D’Allen was another horse put into an ambulance after collapsing at the pulsating race.
Animal right groups were outraged over the incidents and slammed the ITV.
Ben Newman, of Animal Rising, told The Guardian: "These horses deserve better.
"ITV’s cowardly refusal to replay the 25th fence where Broadway Boy fell, while commentators gushed over racing’s welfare standards, shows the depths to which the industry will sink to save itself.
"When the public sees the grim reality and suffering within horse racing, they rightfully recoil."
After composing himself, Mullins said: "This is the summit for me - I don’t think anything can be better than this. I never thought it would happen, and here we are."