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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Why is nick rockett not running in the grand national 2026 - You Need To See This

Triumph: Patrick Mullins rode Nick Rockett to victory in the 2025 Grand National at Aintree - (REUTERS)

Nick Rockett will not defend his Randox Grand National crown at Aintree on Saturday after being declared a non-runner on Thursday morning.

Owned by Bradford-based Stewart Andrews, the nine-year-old provided an emotional victory for the father-and-son team of Willie and Patrick Mullins 12 months ago, denying stablemate I Am Maximus - currently favourite for this year's race.

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