I Am Maximus emerged victorious in the 2026 Grand National, completing the race in 9 minutes and 9.68 seconds. This win secured the horse’s second consecutive title under the ownership of JP McManus, placing I Am Maximus alongside Tiger Roll as a two-time champion of this esteemed racing event.
The triumph also solidified McManus’s status as the most successful owner in Grand National history, with a total of four wins. Trainer Willie Mullins celebrated his second straight victory, having guided Nick Rockett to triumph in the previous year’s race.
In response to the victory, jockey Paul Townend, who achieved a Gold Cup and Grand National double this season, praised I Am Maximus’s resilience and exceptional performance throughout the race. Mullins commended the horse’s remarkable ride, emphasizing the strategic decision to focus on Aintree rather than pursuing the Gold Cup route.
The results from the Grand National are as follows:
1st place: I Am Maximus
2nd place: Iroko
3rd place: Jordans
4th place: Jonnywho
5th place: High Class Hero
6th place: Favori De Champdou
7th place: Final Orders
8th place: Champ Kiely
9th place: Three Card Brag
10th place: Monty’s Star
11th place: Answer To Kayf
12th place: Gorgeous Tom
13th place: Imperial Saint
14th place: Haiti Couleurs
15th place: Twig
16th place: Firefox
Additionally, several riders and horses faced unanticipated outcomes during the race, including unseated riders and falls. Some participants were pulled up, while others were listed as non-runners.