Nick Rockett facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nick Rockett |
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Racing silks of Stewart and Sadie Andrew
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| Sire | Walk In The Park |
| Grandsire | Montjeu |
| Dam | Eireann Rose |
| Damsire | Flemensfirth |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 18 May 2017 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | K D Cotter |
| Owner | Stewart & Sadie Andrew |
| Trainer | Willie Mullins |
| Jockey | Patrick Mullins Paul Townend |
| Record | 13: 7-1-1 |
| Earnings | £641,133 |
| Major wins | |
| Thyestes Chase (2025) Bobbyjo Chase (2025) Grand National (2025) |
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Nick Rockett (foaled 18 May 2017) is a famous Irish race horse. He won the exciting 2025 Grand National steeplechase race. His jockey was Patrick Mullins, and he was trained by Willie Mullins. Nick Rockett is owned by Stewart Andrew. He also won the 2025 Thyestes Chase and the 2025 Bobbyjo Chase.
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About Nick Rockett
Nick Rockett was born in Ireland on May 18, 2017. He was bred by K D Cotter. His mother, Eireann Rose, was bought at a special horse sale.
When Nick Rockett was young, he first raced for Pat Doyle. He won his very first race, which was a point-to-point race. Later, Stewart Andrew and his wife wanted to have a horse trained by Willie Mullins. Mullins then bought Nick Rockett from Pat Doyle for them.
Racing Adventures
Nick Rockett has had an exciting racing career, winning many important races.
2022/23 Racing Season
Nick Rockett started his racing journey for his new owners in a "bumper" race at Fairyhouse. He finished fourth in that race. After that, he went on an amazing winning streak, winning three races in a row. His biggest win that season was at Fairyhouse in a Grade 2 novice hurdle race.
2023/24 Racing Season
In this season, Nick Rockett began racing over chase fences. These are bigger obstacles that horses jump over. He won his first chase race in January at Fairyhouse. He then came very close to winning another big race, the Grade 2 Ten Up Novice Chase, finishing just behind another horse called American Mike. He also raced in the Irish Grand National and the Bet365 Gold Cup.
2024/25 Racing Season
This was a fantastic season for Nick Rockett! He won two big races in a row: the 2025 Thyestes Chase and the 2025 Bobbyjo Chase.
Then, in April, he achieved his biggest victory. He won the 2025 Grand National at Aintree. He was a bit of a surprise winner, with odds of 33/1. Patrick Mullins was his jockey for this historic win.
