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The historic moments behind I Am Maximus' second Grand National triumph
The 2026 Grand National will be remembered as one of the race's landmark renewals, a day when history was written several times over across a single afternoon at Aintree. Whether you are looking for best odds guaranteed on today's runners or simply want to bet on horse racing at the very top level, the Grand National remains the sport's most compelling event, and this year’s edition delivered in every sense. I Am Maximus, Willie Mullins, and JP McManus each wrote their names deeper into the record books, and the stories behind each of them are worth telling. I Am Maximus There is nothing bigger in the Grand National than the horses themselves, and like Red Rum before him, I Am Maximus is now a household name that transcends the sport. His second victory, following his 2024 success and a narrow runner-up finish in 2025, is significant on two counts. He became the first horse since Red Rum to win the race carrying top weight, doing so under 11st 12lb off a BHA mark of 168, and he also echoed the great horse's achievement of regaining the title after losing it. Paul Townend, who had also won the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Gaelic Warrior in March, produced a masterclass of a ri...
