Nick Rockett won the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday to cap a remarkable day for the Mullins family with father Willie training five of the first seven horses home and his son Patrick on board the 33-1 winner of the world’s most famous steeplechase.

I Am Maximus was the pre-race favourite having triumphed in the 2024 edition of the race, but was denied back-to-back Grand Nationals by Nick Rockett, who led home a one-two-three

Grand National fans were left distraught after Broadway Boy suffered a nasty fall at Aintree today - and his fate remains unknown.

Thousands of racegoers filed into Aintree in their finest outfits to soak up the sun ahead of the famous Grand National horse race. Colourful costumes, fascinators and sharps suits have dazzled at the Merseyside racecourse, with the event expected to draw more than 150,000 people across its three days.

Modifications at Aintree continue to be made. Fences and hurdles are now painted white so they are more visible to horses, while the Grand National field is now capped at 34. John Pullin, Aintree Racecourse's clerk of the course, said: "People will notice that the padding and paint on fences and hurdles is now white, whereas it used to be orange.

NICK ROCKETT has powered home to win a thrilling Grand National at Aintree! While the day started in controversial fashion with four favourites pulled from other races today including Cheltenham

Broadcaster Gina Bryce will make history for the BBC on Saturday when she becomes the first woman in modern times to commentate live from the racecourse on the Grand National. Bryce will take the third leg of the commentary for Radio 5 Live before handing over to lead commentator John Hunt for the climax of the world's greatest steeplechase at Aintree.