Niall "Slippers" Madden (born 11 November 1985) is a retired Irish jockey who rode the racehorse Numbersixvalverde to win the 2006 Grand National steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse.[1]
Madden's nickname is "Slippers", as a comparison with his father Niall Madden, also a jockey, whose nickname was "Boots". He rode for Noel Meade and won the 2006 Christmas Hurdle for Meade on Jazz Messenger. Madden retired as a jockey after riding at Punchestown on 31 December 2020.[2]
Personal life
editHe married fellow jockey Aine O'Connor in June 2022. [3]
Major wins
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Ireland
- Slaney Novice Hurdle -(1) Toofarback (2006)
- Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle -(1) Liskennett (2008)
- Paddy's Reward Club "Sugar Paddy" Chase -(1) Nickname (2006)
- Grand National -(1) Numbersixvalverde (2006)
- Christmas Hurdle - (1) Jazz Messenger (2006)
References
edit- ^ "Madden aims for National double". 7 April 2007. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Niall Madden: 2006 Grand National-winning jockey announces retirement". BBC Sport. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ Hamilton, Olivia (17 June 2022). "Irish Derby tickets to be won". The Irish Field. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
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