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Born in Ireland on December 12, 1958, 'Boots' Niall Patrick Madden started out as an amateur.
His first winner was Golden Hansel at Limerick on July 26 1973.
His son, Niall 'Slippers' Madden, also became a jump jockey and won the 2006 Grand National on Numbersixvalverde.
His best winners included:
1977: Cathcart - Rusty Tears
1978: Supreme Novices - Golden Cygnet
1978: Waterford Crystal Stayers' Hurdle: - Flame Gun
1981; Supreme Novices - Hartstown
1983: Sun Alliance - Canny Danny
1985: The Arkle - Boreen Prince.
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