Paul Townend salutes I Am MaximusJockey Paul Townend spoke to ITV after that remarkable victory on I Am Maximus.“He’s tough isn’t he! He’s so good, he’s got such an engine. He gallops to the end of the world for you,” said Townend. “It’s a privilege to do it. What a horse.“This win is right up there. It’s Grand Nationals and Gold Cups, they’re the pinnacle of our sport. I’ve got them both!”Luke Baker11 April 2026 16:33Top Of The Bill being assessed on courseNow for the darker side of the Grand National. We await news of the horses and jockeys who either fell or were pulled up during the race.The most concern seems to be for Top Of The Bill, with presenter Ed Chamberlin announcing on ITV that he is being assessed on the course. We’ll await further updates but that’s often a phrase that precedes a horse being put down.Meanwhile, Quai De Bourbon has walked on to a horse ambulance and been taken to the stables for further assessment.(REUTERS)Luke Baker11 April 2026 16:26I Am Maximus matches Red RumNot only is I Am Maximus the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National crown having lost it but he matches the racing legend in another. He is the first top weight horse to win the Grand National since Red Rum back in 1974.It is also a third consecutive Grand National winner for trainer Willie Mullins, the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien between 1963 and 1965 to win this race three years in a row.And finally, JP McManus becomes the first owner in Grand National history to record four winners. (Getty Images)Luke Baker11 April 2026 16:23WATCH: I Am Maximus wins the 2026 Grand NationalI Am Maximus regains the Grand National crown, with Paul Townend doing the job in style. Incredible.But Jordans will regret a missed opportunity. It was there for him… Perhaps went a shade too earlyLuke Baker11 April 2026 16:18I Am Maximus makes Grand National historyIt’s history for I Am Maximus. The 2024 winner has done it again. Paul Townend and Willie Mullins can celebrate a remarkable win.I Am Maximus is the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National title having lost it. He was a runner-up last year as well. History at Aintree!I Am Maximus – 9/2F Iroko – 18/1 Jordans – 28/1 Johnnywho – 12/1 (REUTERS)Luke Baker11 April 2026 16:17Grand National 2026 resultWOW WOW WOW! I Am Maximus came from way back, surged past the fading Jordans and took victory.The favourite wins! Iroko took second, Jordans in third and Johnnywho,…
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