Niall Madden
Niall "Slippers" Madden is a retired Irish jockey who rode the racehorse Numbersixvalverde to win the 2006 Grand National steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse.
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.
Personal life
He married fellow jockey Aine O'Connor in June 2022.Major wins
Ireland- Slaney Novice Hurdle - Toofarback
- Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle - Liskennett
- Paddy's Reward Club "Sugar Paddy" Chase - Nickname
Great Britain