Meetingofthewaters Grand National Wins
Meetingofthewaters has never won the Grand National.
Their best finish to date was in 2025 where they came 5th. They were ridden by Danny Mullins and trained by Willie Mullins.
A bay gelding, foaled in April 2017, owned by JP McManus and trained at the Mullins Yard (as of 2025). JP McManus bought Meetingofthewaters with one race in mind; the Grand National.
He had a brief start in flat racing aged five in 2022 while being trained by O’Sullivan, then swiftly moved into hurdles and jumps age six at which point he joined the Mullins Yard.
Full Results
| Year | Result | Prize Money | Handicap | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | £40,000 | 10-7 | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2024 | 7 | £6,800 | 10-8 | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins |
2024 Grand National
Being the stable companion of the 2024 winner, I Am Maximus, Meetingofthewaters was also a firm favourite, and with Odds of 11/1 there was certainly an expectation from punters that the horse was going to enjoy himself and do well.
After his end of season break in 2023, he returned with some tremendous successes at Cork and Leopardstown in beginners races. Showing strength, precisions and staying power; the perfect mix for a solid grand national run.
At this point he transitioned to being ridden by a more experienced jockey pool, including Brian Hayes, Walsh and Danny Mullins. A rapidly improving horse.
Overall the race was fairly non eventful, staying midfield throughout, jumping well and clear. He tired towards the end, but he is still young.
Placing seventh was a very strong result based on his starting price, age, experience and it being his first attempt over the Aintree fences.
He returned in 2025 and performed better, again ridden by Danny Mullins and finishing 5th. We could well see him again in 2026.