I Am Maximus made history by winning the Randox Grand National at Aintree, becoming the first horse since the iconic Red Rum to achieve this feat. The 9-2 favorite secured a significant victory after a £100,000 bet placed at 8-1 odds resulted in an £800,000 win for an anonymous bettor at the racecourse.
Trained by Willie Mullins, I Am Maximus, who previously won the race in 2024 and finished second last year, joined the elite club of horses reclaiming the Grand National title, following in the footsteps of Red Rum’s double victory in 1977.
Under the skilled guidance of jockey Paul Townend, I Am Maximus overtook Jordans near the finish line, securing a one-two-four finish for horses owned by JP McManus. This win marked Mullins’s third consecutive Grand National triumph, elevating him to the ranks of the most successful trainers in the race’s history alongside Ginger McCain and Fred Rimell.
Townend credited the cheekpieces for aiding him during the race and expressed satisfaction with his strategic decisions. Despite early exits by other contenders like Panic Attack, the race remained competitive until Jordans surged ahead but eventually faltered.
McManus, celebrating his fourth Grand National victory, praised the exceptional performance of I Am Maximus and expressed aspirations to continue chasing Red Rum’s legacy. He commended Townend’s exceptional ride and highlighted the horse’s suitability for the National.
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