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Last year's winner Nick Rockett withdrawn from Grand National

Last year's winner Nick Rockett withdrawn from Grand National

Summary

Nick Rockett, last year's winner, will not compete in this weekend's Grand National horse race. A horse named Pied Piper will take Nick Rockett's place. The race will happen on Saturday at Aintree with several horses from the same trainer.

Key Facts

  • Nick Rockett, who won the Grand National last year, withdrew due to a cough.
  • Pied Piper will replace Nick Rockett in the race.
  • The race will occur on Saturday at Aintree.
  • Jockey Tom Bellamy was supposed to ride Nick Rockett this year.
  • Patrick Mullins, who rode Nick Rockett last year, will ride Grangeclare West instead.
  • Another horse from the same stable, I Am Maximus, is the race favorite.
  • Paul Townend will ride I Am Maximus at the event.
  • The race will feature 34 horses at the starting line.

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