Summary
Irish horse trainer Willie Mullins celebrated his third consecutive Grand National win, matching a record set by another legendary trainer. Mullins' horse, I Am Maximus, is the first since 1977 to regain the Grand National title and carried a historical weight to victory.
Key Facts
- Willie Mullins won his third consecutive Grand National race with the horse I Am Maximus.
- Mullins now shares a record with Vincent O'Brien for winning three Grand Nationals in a row.
- I Am Maximus was the first horse since 1977 to win the Grand National after having won before.
- I Am Maximus carried 11st 12lb, becoming the first top weight winner since 1974.
- Paul Townend rode I Am Maximus to victory after being favored at 9-2 odds.
- JP McManus became the leading Grand National owner with four wins.
- Mullins is a 19-time Irish National Hunt Champion trainer.
- Dan Skelton passed the £4 million mark in earnings, setting a new record.
