Maximus emerged victorious in the 2026 Grand National, clocking a time of 9 minutes and 9.68 seconds. This win secured the horse’s second consecutive title, placing him alongside Tiger Roll as a two-time champion of this esteemed racing event, owned by JP McManus.
This triumph also solidified McManus as the most successful owner in Grand National history, with a total of four wins at the event. It marked another back-to-back victory for trainer Willie Mullins, who guided Nick Rockett to victory in the previous year.
Following the race, jockey Paul Townend, who has now achieved a Gold Cup and Grand National double this season, praised Maximus’s performance, highlighting the horse’s resilience and exceptional racing abilities.
Mullins commended Maximus’s exceptional ride, emphasizing the decision to focus on Aintree over the Gold Cup route. He noted the evolving nature of the Grand National and the significance of this race in the world of horse racing.
In addition to Maximus’s win, here are the placements of the other horses at the Grand National:
1st – I Am Maximus
2nd – Iroko
3rd – Jordans
4th – Jonnywho
5th – High Class Hero
6th – Favori De Champdou
7th – Final Orders
8th – Champ Kiely
9th – Three Card Brag
10th – Monty’s Star
11th – Answer To Kayf
12th – Gorgeous Tom
13th – Imperial Saint
14th – Haiti Couleurs
15th – Twig
16th – Firefox
Several horses unseated their riders, while others fell or were pulled up during the race. Non-runners included Nick Rockett, Spillane’s Tower, and Pied Piper.
