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Grand National

British

noun

an annual steeplechase run at Aintree, Liverpool, since 1839

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I Am Maximus became a two-time Grand National winner as trainer Willie Mullins celebrated his third consecutive victory in the race at Aintree.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I Am Maximus, ridden by Paul Townend, went into the race 9-2 favourite after significant late support by punters and became the first horse since Red Rum in 1977 to regain the Grand National.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

It was a Grand National to savour for Irish trainer Willie Mullins as he celebrated his third consecutive victory thanks to I Am Maximus - equalling the feat achieved by the legendary Vincent O'Brien.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The Grand National is harder to predict than other meetings such as Cheltenham, where there are often trainers and jockeys to follow.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Neither Rita nor Picton, nor their many friends who saw the race, will ever forget that memorable Grand National.

From Fast as the Wind A Novel by Gould, Nat

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