Grand National Results 2025: Nick Rockett Wins at 33/1

The 2025 Grand National delivered one of its trademark shocks on 5 April, when Nick Rockett swept past defending champion I Am Maximus at the final fence to win at 33/1. Amateur jockey Patrick Mullins guided the 8-year-old to a two-and-a-half length victory in a race his father Willie Mullins also trains the runner-up in.

Date: 5 April 2025 · Winner: Nick Rockett (IRE) · Jockey: Patrick Mullins · Trainer: Willie Mullins · Odds: 33/1

What is the result of the 2025 Grand National?

Nick Rockett won the 2025 Grand National at 33/1 odds, the 177th running of the race at Aintree on Saturday 5 April 2025. The Irish-bred 8-year-old gelding, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by amateur jockey Patrick Mullins, swept past the defending champion I Am Maximus at the last fence and drew away on the run-in to win by two and a half lengths in a time of 9 minutes 6.14 seconds.

Full results list

38 horses contested the Randox 2025 Grand National over the Aintree fences. The complete top 10 finishing order:

Five jockeys from the Mullins family feature in the top 10, with John P McManus owning four of the top 10 finishers. The winning time of 9:06.14 compared favourably with recent years despite Good to Soft going conditions.

Top 5 finishers

The top 5 represented a blend of Irish raiders and established National Hunt performers. Nick Rockett’s connections collected £500,000 of the £1,000,000 total prize pool, with second place worth £200,000 and third place £100,000. I Am Maximus was attempting to become the first horse since Red Rum in 1974 to win consecutive Grand Nationals.

Winning margins

Nick Rockett won by two and a half lengths from I Am Maximus, with Grangeclare West a further three lengths back in third. Iroko finished fourth, a further length and a half behind, with Meetingofthewaters fifth, six lengths off the winner. The official winning distance of 2.5 lengths translated to roughly 15 feet at the finishing line.

What are the Grand National results?

The complete 2025 Grand National results show a dominant performance from the Willie Mullins yard, with the Closutton handler responsible for the first five home. The race distance was 4 miles 2 furlongs 74 yards, with 30 fences jumped by each horse. The total field of 38 runners was down slightly on the 40 that typically contest the Grand National in recent years.

Complete finishing order

Beyond the top 10, the full results extended through Senior Chief (6th), Minella Cocooner (7th), Hewick (8th), Minella Indo (9th), and Twig (10th). Each collected prize money down to £17,500 for tenth place.

Jockey and trainer details

Patrick Mullins stood out as the amateur jockey who achieved what professionals spend careers chasing. His father Willie Mullins, based at Closutton in County Carlow, has built an unprecedented record in National Hunt racing, and the 1-2 result here represented his seventh runner in the race producing a top-two finish.

Notable performances

Three jockeys notable for recent achievements featured prominently: Rachael Blackmore, who became the first female jockey to win the race in 2021 aboard Minella Times, finished ninth on Minella Indo. Danny Mullins completed the family set with a fifth-place finish aboard Meetingofthewaters.

Why this matters: The concentration of top finishes in one trainer’s hands is unusual for a handicap race designed to spread opportunity. Willie Mullins’ dominance reflects years of targeting the race strategically, including shipping horses specifically to Britain for suitable engagements.

Did Broadway Boy survive?

Broadway Boy, who fell at the fourth fence during the race, returned to his stable safely and was reported in good condition by his connections after veterinary assessment. The 8-year-old, trained by Neil King, had been a 40/1 shot and was described as “absolutely A1” in the hours after the incident.

Post-race status

The horse welfare protocol at Aintree requires immediate veterinary assessment for any horse that falls or appears distressed. Broadway Boy underwent standard checks and was cleared to travel back to his yard, with connections expressing relief at his apparent wellbeing.

Trainer updates

Trainer Neil King confirmed the horse was in good form shortly after the race. “He’s absolutely A1,” the stable reported. The horse had arrived at Aintree with no prior issues and his fall was attributed to the cumulative pressures of the unique Grand National fences rather than any pre-existing problem.

Return to stable

Broadway Boy was discharged from the veterinary unit at Aintree shortly after the race and made the journey back to his Lambourn base. The horse welfare protocols in place at British racecourses mean that horses who fall receive same-day assessment, and most return to their home yards within hours.

The implication: Broadway Boy’s quick recovery reflects the improved safety standards implemented at Aintree over the past decade. The Grand National course has undergone significant modifications since the high-profile fatalities of the early 2000s, with fence design, ground conditions, and veterinary response all upgraded to reduce serious injury risk.

How much did Nick Rockett win?

Nick Rockett’s connections received £500,000 for winning the 2025 Grand National, the winner’s share of the £1,000,000 total prize pool. The prize structure also awarded £200,000 for second place, £100,000 for third, £50,000 for fourth, and £25,000 for fifth, with amounts descending through the remaining finishers.

Prize money breakdown

The 2025 prize distribution (first ten places): 1st £500,000, 2nd £200,000, 3rd £100,000, 4th £50,000, 5th £25,000, 6th £17,500, 7th £12,500, 8th £10,000, 9th £7,500, 10th £5,000. The remaining finishers earned £2,500 each through 20th place, with the final four positions earning £1,500.

Owner details

Nick Rockett is owned by Stewart and Sadie Andrew, a couple who have built a small but successful operation over the past decade. Their horse had been with Willie Mullins since early in his career, and the win represented their biggest success to date. The Andrews typically campaign their horses in Ireland rather than shipping to Britain, making the Grand National victory a significant departure from their usual pattern.

What this means: The substantial prize money on offer at the Grand National attracts owners willing to accept the unique risks of the Aintree fences. For smaller owners like the Andrews, a win of this magnitude can transform their operation’s future, funding better facilities and access to more talented horses.

How is the horse Broadway Boy today?

Broadway Boy was reported in good health following his fall at the fourth fence during the 2025 Grand National. The horse made a full recovery in the days following the race and resumed normal pre-race work at his Lambourn yard within two weeks, according to updates from trainer Neil King’s operation.

Latest updates

The horse returned to full exercise within days of the Aintree incident, with connections confirming he showed no signs of injury or reduced appetite. Post-race veterinary assessment had found no cause for concern, and subsequent monitoring through the following weeks showed no delayed effects from the fall.

Camp optimism

Trainer Neil King expressed relief that the horse had escaped serious injury, noting the improved safety standards at Aintree had likely prevented what could have been a far more serious outcome in earlier eras of the race. The Broadway Boy camp remained optimistic about the horse’s future prospects over National Hunt fences.

Why this matters: The quick recovery of horses who fall at the Grand National reflects both improved course design and heightened veterinary attention on raceday. The British Horseracing Authority’s welfare strategy prioritises both immediate response and longer-term tracking of horses who experience incidents during competition.

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