Niall Madden Explained

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

He married fellow jockey Aine O'Connor in June 2022. ^[3]

Major wins

Ireland

• Slaney Novice Hurdle -(1) Toofarback (2006)
• Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle -(1) Liskennett (2008)
• Paddy's Reward Club "Sugar Paddy" Chase -(1) Nickname (2006)

---- Great Britain

• Grand National -(1) Numbersixvalverde (2006)
• Christmas Hurdle - (1) Jazz Messenger (2006)

Notes and References

1. News: 2007-04-07 . Madden aims for National double . en-GB . 2023-12-20.
2. Web site: Niall Madden: 2006 Grand National-winning jockey announces retirement . BBC Sport . 1 January 2021 . 1 January 2021.
3. Web site: Irish Derby tickets to be won. Olivia. Hamilton. 17 June 2022. 1 June 2024. The Irish Field.