Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus Makes History with Second National Triumph
I Am Maximus won the 2026 Grand National at Aintree, becoming the first horse since Red Rum to regain the race after previously winning in 2024.
I Am Maximus won the 2026 Grand National at Aintree, becoming the first horse since Red Rum to regain the race after previously winning in 2024.
The opening day of the Grand National Festival at Aintree provided an incredible afternoon of top-class racing, headlined by a gripping clash between Brighterdaysahead and The New Lion in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle.
The Grand National Festival reaches its spectacular conclusion on Saturday, 11 April, with a seven-race card headlined by the world’s most famous steeplechase, the Randox Grand National at 16:00.
Defending champion Nick Rockett has been ruled out of Saturday’s Randox Grand National at Aintree after being declared a non-runner due to illness.
The second day of the Grand National Festival, Ladies Day on Friday 10 April, features four Grade 1 contests, two Handicap Hurdles, and a Handicap Chase run over the Grand National fences.
The build-up to the 2026 Randox Grand National reaches its peak as the 34 runners are confirmed for the iconic race.
The opening day features seven races ranging from Grade 1 contests to handicaps and a mares’ bumper.
Saturday 11th April is circled on every racing fan’s calendar, and with the 2026 Grand National entries updated, the build-up to Aintree is officially underway. Here’s everything you need to know, plus the names to watch between now and race day, so you know whom to cheer on in April.
Eventmasters Racing heads into 2026 with real momentum – led by Grand National hopeful Ain’t That A Shame and highlighted by our first homebred winner, Sold Out. With exciting debuts ahead and key spring targets looming, there is plenty to look forward to.
The Cheltenham roar has faded, but the focus now shifts to Aintree’s ultimate endurance test on April 11. Check which horses will continue their season at the Grand National.
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