I Am Maximus wins the 2026 Grand National to emulate Red Rum

11 Apr 2026 • 11:19 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • I Am Maximus won the 2026 Grand National on Saturday to make history at Aintree.
  • The 2024 winner regained his crown, becoming the first horse to do so since the iconic Red Rum in the 1970s.
  • I Am Maximus was the favourite for victory and held his nerve after fellow contender Panic Attack fell early.
  • He is now a two-time winner of the Grand National, cementing his place in the record books.
  • Iroko finished second, with Jordans third, JohnnyWho fourth and High Class Hero fifth.

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