Blake: The classic Grand National era has ended, but we can still cherish what’s left
The 2026 Grand National has now entered the annals of racing history, and what a showdown it turned out to be. From the pandemonium that unfolded on Aintree’s famed course emerged a performance that will be remembered for years to come: I Am Maximus, trained by the legendary Willie Mullins and piloted by veteran jockey Paul Townend, secured a victory that makes him the first horse since the iconi…
