Grand National 2026: Willie Mullins' Assistant Selects Horse He'd Want to Ride

Watson could solve puzzling Grand National case

HAVING saddled the first three home in the Grand National 12 months ago, punters will be undertaking a close assessment of Willie Mullins’ runners again this year – all eight of them! It will be the most the Irish master trainer has ever put on the boat for Saturday’s Aintree spectacle, ...

Willie Mullins to field nine runners in Aintree Grand National

Irish-trained horses make up 68 per cent of the Grand National field

Grand National 2026: Willie Mullins' assistant selects horse he'd want to ride

Trainer Willie Mullins has nine horses on the final entry list for the Grand National, including 2024 winner I Am Maximus and reigning champion Nick Rockett

Willie Mullins' right-hand man picks the horse he would ride in Grand National

David Casey, assistant to the champion trainer, gives his views on the Mullins team for the Randox Grand National which is seeking a hat-trick of victories

Inside track on nine Willie Mullins Grand National hopefuls

Closutton assistant trainer David Casey believes the hero from 2024 can regain title after narrow miss 12 months ago

Willie Mullins runners in the 2026 Randox Grand National

Willie Mullins runners in the 2026 Randox Grand National Willie Mullins once again brings a formidable squad to the Randox Grand National, with the champion trainer responsible for a huge portion of the 2026 Aintree field. As expected, the Closutton team is packed with strength in depth, proven quality and several runners towards the head of the betting. Willie Mullins runners in the 2026 Grand National I Am Maximus – Paul Townend Nick Rockett …