Grand National Winner 2025 – Nick Rockett’s Historic Victory

The 2025 Randox Grand National produced a result that will be remembered for years. Nick Rockett, a 33‑1 outsider trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by his son Patrick Mullins, stormed to victory at Aintree on Saturday 5 April 2025. The win was not only a career highlight for the jockey but also part of a historic clean sweep – the first three finishers all came from the same stable.

The race delivered drama, emotion and a rare family triumph. Nick Rockett held off the defending champion I Am Maximus, while Grangeclare West took third. It was a day that underlined Willie Mullins’ extraordinary grip on the staying chase division.

For connections, the victory carried deep personal meaning. The horse was owned by a group including Stewart Andrew, whose wife Sadie passed away from cancer in December 2022. The result brought an emotional payoff after years of patience and hope.

Who Won the Grand National 2025?

• Nick Rockett became the first horse since 2016 to win at odds of 33‑1 or longer.
• Patrick Mullins, an amateur jockey, won the Grand National for the first time in his career.
• Willie Mullins trained the top three finishers – a feat rarely seen in the race’s 186‑year history.
• Five of the first seven horses home were trained by Willie Mullins.
• I Am Maximus, the 2024 winner, finished second in his title defence.
• The victory was dedicated to the late Sadie Andrew, wife of owner Stewart Andrew.
• This was the second Grand National win for Willie Mullins, following I Am Maximus in 2024.

The official result is published by The Jockey Club.

Full Grand National 2025 Results & Finishing Order

Top 10 Finishers (with distances)

Based on confirmed reports, Nick Rockett beat I Am Maximus by a narrow margin. Grangeclare West finished third, and Meetingofthewaters came fifth. The full distances for positions beyond the podium have not been published in the available sources.

Number of Finishers and Fallers

The exact number of horses that completed the course is not stated in the source material. However, the official result from The Jockey Club will list all 34 runners and their finishing status.

Complete Finishing Order (official list)

For a comprehensive list of all 34 runners, including those that fell or were pulled up, consult the official results page.

2025 Grand National Race Details: Date, Distance & Prize Money

Date and Time: Saturday 5 April 2025

The 2025 Randox Grand National was run on Saturday 5 April 2025. The race is traditionally scheduled for late afternoon; the exact start time is not provided in the available sources. The BBC Sport coverage of the race includes the full broadcast schedule.

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