Jockey Patrick Mullins, trained by his father Willie Mullins, won the Grand National at Aintree on Nick Rockett, with I Am Maximus finishing second and Grangeclare West in third. The emotional victory for owner Stewart Andrew came after his late wife Sadie passed away in December 2022, just days after watching Nick Rockett’s first race. Broadway Boy led most of the race but fell, leading to delays and suspensions for the jockeys, while Nick Rockett surged ahead of I Am Maximus to win by two and a half lengths, capping off a successful day for the Mullins family with a victory in the final race as well.
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Windrush activists rally government to save Notting Hill carnival
Campaigners are urging the UK Government to provide urgent funding to protect the Notting Hill Carnival, a vital cultural event facing jeopardy, as highlighted by its chairman Ian Comfort on Windrush Day. The carnival, significant for its representation of Caribbean heritage and resilience, draws over two million attendees annually, and its potential decline adds to the ongoing struggles of the Windrush generation for justice and recognition. Need More Context? 🔎
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