I Am Maximus swept home to win the Grand National after Corach Rambler crashed out at the first fence.
Corach Rambler won the Grand National in 2023 and was considered one of the favourites to do it again and follow in Tiger Blood and Red Rum’s footsteps.
But a brutal first fence saw the 7-1 joint-favourite lose his rider after falling.
I Am Maximus, rode by jockey Paul Townend, pulled clear after the final hurdle to win by some distance with Delta Work finishing second and Minella Indo third.
The victory for I Am Maximus also saw Willie Mullins claim his second Grand National winner, ending a long 19 year wait when Hedgehunter won in 2005.
Rachel Blackmore looked like she was on course to win her second Grand National riding Minella Indo.
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However, with 14 other horses gunning for victory in an incredibly tense race, I Am Maximus emerged from the crowd to land victory.
“I had them well in my sights and I hoped he’d respond the way I wanted him to,” says Townend. “I’m a lucky boy.”
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