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.