It could not have happened to a nicer man.
Mouse Morris has made history this afternoon as his mount Rule The World claimed the 2016 Aintree Grand National under David Mullins.
The horse made a stunning late charge to deny The Last Samurai and Vics Canvas to make it an Irish and English Grand National double for the Fethard trainer.
Aintree Grand National SP
Rule The World33/1
The Last Samuri (IRE)8/1 j
Vics Canvas (IRE)100/1
Gilgamboa (IRE)28/1— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) April 9, 2016
It was 19-year-old David Mullins first ever ride in the national and he was stunned at the win.
https://twitter.com/Channel4Racing/status/718838181089583105
Morris, of course, won the Irish Grand National just two weeks ago with Rogue Angel, and the win was an especially emotional one for his family after the death of his son Christopher last year.
He was lost for words as he tried to speak to Claire Balding after the win.
https://twitter.com/Channel4Racing/status/718839685682843648
Everyone was delighted to see the Tipperary man claim the win.
What a man, what a ride! Patience that so many senior riders have failed to deliver! @davym15 #GrandNational #hero
— Danny Mullins (@dan2231) April 9, 2016
The win made it a triple-whammy for owner Michael O’Leary.
Gold Cup, Grand National & Irish National in one year for Michael O'Leary. Free flights for all!!! 🙏🙏🙏✈️✈️✈️
— Jacqui Hurley (@jacquihurley) April 9, 2016
There was also good news for race fans as all horses and jockeys came home safely.
Reports that all horses and riders have returned home safely. #GrandNational pic.twitter.com/yos0e2h5Qm
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) April 9, 2016
If anything can help you make a lifestyle change, it’s a Grand National win.
Mouse Morris tells Clare Balding he's 'gonna give up the fags'. That's the effect of winning the Grand National! What a brilliant race 👏🏻🏆🏇🏻
— Amy Lynam (@A_Lynam) April 9, 2016
