""It's rare that the reality is better than the dream, but that's what it was," Mullins' son, Patrick, told The Jockey Club about riding Nick Rockett to glory."
""Since I've been a kid reading books about it and watching black and white videos of the National, it's always been my dream and it was better than I could have dreamt of.""
""It looks this year like we may be able to get a third run into him, which will be a big help, and the key thing for him may be slower ground.""
The Grand National 2026 is set for April 11 at 16:00 BST, featuring a maximum of 34 horses. I Am Maximus, the favorite, aims to win again. Last year's winner, Nick Rockett, has withdrawn due to illness, replaced by Pied Piper. Willie Mullins, the trainer, seeks a fourth victory in the Grand National. Patrick Mullins reflects on the dream of winning, emphasizing the importance of race conditions for I Am Maximus's performance this year.
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