### [2026-04-11](/feed/2026/04/11/index.md)

##### 2026 Grand National
# In horse racing, "I Am Maximus", ridden by Irish jockey Paul Townend, wins this year's Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, England, becoming the second horse since Red Rum to win the Grand National twice. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/articles/cgme42z1gjro)

### Changes:

1. In horse racing, "I Am Maximus", rode by Irish jockey Paul Townend, wins this year's Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, England, becoming the second horse since Red Rum to win the Grand National twice.  _2026-04-13 19:34:59 (First version)_
1. In horse racing, "I Am Maximus", ridden by Irish jockey Paul Townend, wins this year's Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, England, becoming the second horse since Red Rum to win the Grand National twice.  _(Current version)_

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