Grand National-winning trainer Emmet Mullins involved in car crash on way to races but walks away unscathed

GRAND National-winning trainer Emmet Mullins revealed he was involved in a car crash on his way to Navan races. But he fortunately walked away unscathed from the smash while travelling to the County Meath track. Grand National-winning trainer Emmet Mullins was involved in a car crash on his way to Navan races Credit: PA Mullins, right, with his former Grand National winner Noble Yeats, who enjoys a sniff of Guinness following his 2022 Aintree heroics Credit: PA Mullins, who won the world’s most famous race with the late 50-1 hero Noble Yeats in 2022, got married just a few weeks ago. He was also named as the new owner of Jim Bolger’s legendary Coolcullen yard and has received his first horses from Kia Joorabchian’s Amo Racing group. He almost missed Dallas Star’s debut hurdles win after suffering an accident on his way in. Mullins, the nephew of legendary jumps trainer Willie, said on Racing TV: “We had a little accident, a car crash on the way in. “Everyone’s walking anyway so we were unscathed. “We got in just as the horses were leaving the ring.” It was not immediately clear where the crash took place or how many other people or vehicles were involved. But fortunately it appeared there had been nothing too severe with Mullins and those with him, with seemingly all able to get to the track. Most read in Horse Racing They landed just in time to see former Flat star Dallas Star record an impressive win on his first run in Mullins’ care. A 50-1 winner of the Group 3 Ballysax Stakes in April 2024, Dallas Star is turning to jumps at the age of five. But he looked a seasoned pro over two miles, bringing plenty of joy to his owner. Football superagent Joorabchian said he was ‘in shock’ after watching the victory. FREE BETS – GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk Gamble Aware – www.gambleaware.org Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here. Comment now