Niall Madden facts for kids
Niall "Slippers" Madden (born on November 11, 1985) is a former Irish jockey. A jockey is a person who rides horses in races. Niall is famous for riding the racehorse Numbersixvalverde to win the exciting 2006 Grand National race. This big steeplechase race happened at Aintree Racecourse in England. A steeplechase is a horse race with fences and ditches to jump over.
Niall's special nickname is "Slippers." He got this name because his father, Niall Madden, was also a jockey and his nickname was "Boots." Niall "Slippers" Madden rode horses for a well-known trainer named Noel Meade. In 2006, he won the Christmas Hurdle race with a horse called Jazz Messenger. Niall stopped riding horses professionally on December 31, 2020, after his last race at Punchestown Racecourse.
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About Niall Madden's Life
Niall Madden married another jockey named Aine O'Connor in June 2022.
Niall Madden's Big Race Wins
Niall Madden won several important horse races during his career. Here are some of his major victories:
Wins in Ireland
- Slaney Novice Hurdle - He won this race in 2006 with the horse Toofarback.
- Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle - He won this race in 2008 with the horse Liskennett.
- Paddy's Reward Club "Sugar Paddy" Chase - He won this race in 2006 with the horse Nickname.
Wins in Great Britain
- Grand National - This was a very famous win in 2006 with the horse Numbersixvalverde.
- Christmas Hurdle - He won this race in 2006 with the horse Jazz Messenger.
