Patrick Mullins, (born 5 December 1989)[2] also known as PW Mullins, is an Irish amateur National Hunt jockey and assistant trainer from County Carlow.[2] He is based mainly in Ireland, riding for his father Willie Mullins, and acting as assistant trainer to him. Mullins rode Nick Rockett to the 2025 Randox Grand National title.[3] His rides have earned more than €3.8m and £1.5m in prize money in the five seasons between 2020/21 and 2024/5.[4] As an amateur, Mullins does not receive a fee for riding or a share of prize money.[5] He has won the Galway Hurdle on three occasions, and Cheltenham's Champion Bumper on four occasions, including with Champagne Fever in 2012.[2][6]
| Patrick Mullins | |
|---|---|
| Other names | PW Mullins |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 5 December 1989 County Carlow, Republic of Ireland |
| Nationality |  Irish |
| Children | 1 [1] |
| Career wins | 879 |
| Major racing wins | |
| Champion Bumper (2008, 2012, 2022, 2024) Galway Hurdle (2018, 2021) Punchestown Champion Chase (2018) Champion Stayers Hurdle (2021) Punchestown Champion Hurdle (2017) December Festival Hurdle (2018, 2019, 2021) Champion INH Flat Race (2008, 2011, 2015, 2022) Faugheen Novice Chase (2023) Morgiana Hurdle (2021) KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle (2021) Grand National (2025) Aintree Bowl (2025) | |
| Racing awards | |
| Irish Champion Amateur (15 times) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Allaho, Bacardys, Bellshill, Champagne Fever, Cousin Vinny, Echoes In Rain, Facile Vega, Faugheen, Gaelic Warrior, Jasmin De Vaux, Klassical Dream, Lovethehigherlaw, Min, Nick Rockett, Sharjah, Un de Sceaux, Wicklow Brave | |
Cheltenham Festival winners (9)
edit- Champion Bumper – (4) Cousin Vinny (2008), Champagne Fever (2012), Facile Vega (2022), Jasmin De Vaux (2024)
- National Hunt Challenge Cup – (4) Back in Focus (2013), Rathvinden (2018), Stattler (2022), Gaillard Du Mesnil (2023)
- St James's Place Festival Hunter Chase – (1) Billaway (2022)
Major wins
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- Morgiana Hurdle – (1) Sharjah (2021)
- John Durkan Chase – (2) Min (2020), Allaho (2021)
- Faugheen Novice Chase – (2) Faugheen (2019), Gaelic Warrior (2023)
- December Festival Hurdle – (4) Sharjah (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle – (1) Bacardys (2017)
- KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle – (1) Echoes In Rain (2021)
- Punchestown Champion Chase – (1) Un de Sceaux (2018)
- Champion INH Flat Race – (4) Cousin Vinny (2008), Lovethehigherlaw (2011), Bellshill (2015), Facile Vega (2022)
- Champion Stayers Hurdle – (1) Klassical Dream (2021)
- Punchestown Champion Hurdle – (1) Wicklow Brave (2017)
- Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle – (1) Bacardys (2017)
Great Britain
- Grand National – (1) Nick Rockett (2025)
- Aintree Bowl – (1) Gaelic Warrior (2025)
References
edit- ^ "Patrick Mullins aiming to extend the National party at Ayr". GazetteHerald.co.uk.
- ^ a b c "Jockey Profile". HRI.ie.
- ^ O'Connor, Brian (5 April 2025). "Patrick Mullins secures emotional win for father Willie as Nick Rockett takes Grand National". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Mr P W Mullins | Record By Race Type | Racing Post". RacingPost.com.
- ^ Jones, Michael (8 April 2025). "Why Grand National winning jockey won't receive a penny in prize money". The Independent.
- ^ Racing Post Result:2012
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