Patrick Mullins hit with eight-day whip ban over Grand National ride

The Irish amateur rider steered the eight-year-old to victory in the celebrated steeplechase at the Aintree course in Liverpool to complete a notable family double given 33-1 shot Nick Rockett is trained by his father, Willie Mullins. After the race, Willie Mullins, who achieved the impressive feat of saddling the first three home in the world's most famous jumps race, in addition to being the father of the winning rider, said: "This is the best day ever, this will never be topped." Disciplinary officials...