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I Am Maximus made Grand National history at Aintree on Saturday 11 April, becoming the first horse since Red Rum to regain the title.
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The Willie Mullins-trained 10-year-old, ridden by Paul Townend, carried top weight of 11-10 and still prevailed in emphatic fashion to claim his second Grand National after winning in 2024. For our original selections and pre-race analysis, see our Grand National 2026 tips and predictions.
Grand National 2026 Result
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | I Am Maximus | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 9/2 |
| 2nd | Iroko | Jonjo O’Neill Jr. | Greenall & Guerriero | 18/1 |
| 3rd | Jordans | Ben Jones | Joseph O’Brien | 28/1 |
| 4th | Johnnywho | Richie McLernon | Jonjo & AJ O’Neill | 12/1 |
| 5th | High Class Hero | ā | ā | 66/1 |
| 6th | Favori De Champdou | ā | Gordon Elliott | 40/1 |
| 7th | Final Orders | ā | ā | 22/1 |
| 8th | Champ Kiely | ā | ā | 25/1 |
16 finishers from 40 starters. 7 fell, 7 unseated rider, 4 pulled up.
How It Unfolded
I Am Maximus tracked the inside rail for much of the race, travelling powerfully under Paul Townend as the field was steadily whittled down by the demanding Aintree fences. The first circuit took its toll early, with Panic Attack, Gerri Colombe and Marble Sands among those to fall, while Banbridge and several others unseated their riders.
Heading into the second circuit, the field had already been cut in half. Ben Jones made a bold move on Jordans two fences from home, briefly challenging for the lead, but I Am Maximus responded under Townend and stormed home to win going away. Iroko, under Jonjo O’Neill Jr., ran a huge race to finish second at 18/1 for JP McManus, while Jordans held on for third at 28/1.
History Made
The result was historic on multiple levels:
- I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National title, having won in 2024 before finishing behind Nick Rockett in 2025. The 10-year-old is now a two-time winner.
- I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum in 1974 to carry top weight (11-10) to victory ā a phenomenal training and riding performance from Mullins and Townend.
- Willie Mullins became the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive Grand Nationals ā I Am Maximus (2024), Nick Rockett (2025) and I Am Maximus again (2026).
- JP McManus became the most successful owner in Grand National history with four winners.
How Did Our Tips Go?
| Selection | Bet Type | SP | Result | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iroko | Each Way | 18/1 | 2nd | E/W WINNER |
| Favori De Champdou | Win | 40/1 | 6th | Not placed |
| Panic Attack | Each Way | ā | Fell | Fell |
| Nick Rockett (Mullins Watch) | ā | ā | Non-runner | Withdrawn (coughing) |
Our top selection Iroko ran a brilliant race to finish second at 18/1, delivering a strong each-way return for anyone who followed our tips. Favori De Champdou ran respectably to finish 6th but never threatened the places. Panic Attack unfortunately fell during the first circuit, while Nick Rockett was withdrawn on race morning after coughing ā ending the 2025 champion’s bid to become only the second horse after Red Rum to win back-to-back Grand Nationals.
Non-Finishers
The Grand National’s demanding fences took their usual toll, with only 16 of the 40 starters completing the course.
- Fell (7): Panic Attack, Gerri Colombe, Marble Sands, Top of the Bill, Stellar Story, Mr Vango, Quai De Bourbon
- Unseated rider (7): Banbridge, Beauport, Grangeclare West, Perceval Legallois, Captain Cody, Jagwar, Oscar’s Brother
- Pulled up (4): The Real Whacker, Amirite, Lecky Watson, Spanish Harlem
Grand National Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I Am Maximus | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 9/2 |
| 2025 | Nick Rockett | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins | 8/1 |
| 2024 | I Am Maximus | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 15/2 |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell | 15/2 |
| 2022 | Noble Yeats | Sam Waley-Cohen | Emmet Mullins | 50/1 |
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Grand National 2026 FAQs
Who won the 2026 Grand National?
I Am Maximus won the 2026 Grand National at 9/2, ridden by Paul Townend and trained by Willie Mullins ā regaining the title he won in 2024 and becoming the first horse since Red Rum to do so.
How many horses finished the 2026 Grand National?
Just 16 of the 40 starters completed the course. Seven fell, seven unseated their rider and four were pulled up.
Did BettingPro’s Grand National tips land?
Yes ā our headline each-way selection Iroko ran a huge race to finish second at 18/1, delivering a strong each-way return.
What made I Am Maximus’s win historic?
He became the first horse since Red Rum to regain the National and the first since Red Rum (1974) to carry top weight (11-10) to victory. Willie Mullins won a third straight National, and owner JP McManus moved to a record four.
When was the 2026 Grand National run?
At Aintree on Saturday 11 April 2026 (4:00pm BST / 1:00am AEST on Sunday 12 April).
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