Nick Rockett withdrawn from Grand National 2026 due to cough

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Last year's Grand National winner, Nick Rockett, was withdrawn from the 2026 race due to a cough. The nine-year-old horse was a non-runner after developing a cough, preventing him from being at his peak for the demanding steeplechase. Nick Rockett will now be aimed at the Punchestown festival, while Imperial Saint has been added to the Grand National field.


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