I Am Maximus Regains Grand National Title

I Am Maximus has made history by becoming the first horse to reclaim the Grand National title since the legendary Red Rum, with a thrilling victory in the 2026 Randox Grand National. The race was filled with early drama, including the fall of last year's third-place finisher Grangeclare West and Panic Attack. However, I Am Maximus, ridden by Paul Townend, tracked the inside path and stormed home to win the race for a second time, having also finished second the previous year. This victory marked a record fourth win in the Grand National for owner JP McManus, who also saw his horse Iroko finish second. Trainer Willie Mullins, who joins Red Rum's trainer Ginger McCain and Fred Rimell as a four-time National-winning handler, praised the horse's performance, saying, 'He's a superb horse who got a fantastic ride.' Mullins also noted that the modern-day National is changing, and they are looking at it differently. I Am Maximus's win was a testament to his endurance and skill, and he is now being touted as a potential candidate for a historic third success next year.