Blake: The classic Grand National era has faded—let's celebrate what's left
The 2026 Grand National has now been etched into the annals of racing history, and what a showdown it turned out to be. From the pandemonium that unfolded at Aintree emerged a performance that will be remembered as one of the most impressive in the event’s modern era. It was I Am Maximus, trained by the legendary Willie Mullins and piloted by veteran jockey Paul Townend, who clinched the victory,…
