Blast-off in Rockett's pub as local favourite raced to Aintree glory

THE nephew of a man who Grand National winner Nick Rockett was named after said the pub he owns erupted when the horse romped to victory last weekend.

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Eddie Rockett, who owns Rockett's Bar in Kilmacthomas in Co Waterford, said the horse was named after his uncle - who passed away 20 years ago.

The publican said his uncle would never have believed the legacy his name would go on to have.

Nick Rockett won the €1.15m Randox Grand National at Aintree, ridden by Patrick Mullins and trained by his father Willie, who also had winning horses in the second and third spots this month.