Summary
I Am Maximus won the Grand National horse race for the second time, becoming the first horse since Red Rum to achieve this in non-consecutive years. Trainer Willie Mullins celebrated his third straight win in the race, and owner JP McManus now holds four wins in the event.
Key Facts
- I Am Maximus is the first horse since Red Rum to win the Grand National in non-consecutive years.
- This victory marked Willie Mullins' third consecutive win as a trainer in the Grand National and his fourth overall.
- JP McManus became the leading owner with four Grand National wins.
- I Am Maximus was the 9-2 favorite in the race.
- The horse carried 11 stone 12 pounds, the highest weight carried to victory since Red Rum in 1974.
- Sixteen out of thirty-four horses finished the race.
- Jockey Paul Townend expressed feeling privileged to ride I Am Maximus.
- Trainer Willie Mullins and owner JP McManus chose the Grand National over other racing events for I Am Maximus.
