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Grand National Festival winner disqualified four days after Aintree race

The horse has been disqualified after winning a race at the Grand National Festival on Friday

The Independent UK

Grand National punter’s £100k bet on I Am Maximus ‘not a publicity stunt’

The betting firm accepted the significant bet on the Willie Mullins-trained horse

The Independent UK

Mr Vango’s trainer issues update on hospitalised horse after Grand National fall

Mr Vango was one of three of the 34-strong National field to undergo expert veterinary assessment in the racecourse stables having departed the race at the sixth fence

The Independent UK

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Grand National jockey banned just hours after Aintree race

The jockey was hit with a ban for failing to pull his horse up prior to it falling at the final fence of Saturday’s race

The Independent UK

Grand National medical updates issued on three horses who failed to finish the race

Multiple horses are being assessed following Saturday afternoon’s Grand National

The Independent UK

Crowds cheer on as Grand National winner crosses the line

I Am Maximus, who won in 2024, became the eighth horse to win the race twice.

Evening Standard

I Am Maximus makes racing history with victory in chaotic 2026 Grand National

Two years after first winning the Grand National, I Am Maximus returned to Aintree to regain the title he lost last year

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Grand National 2026 result in full: Where your horse finished plus fallers

I Am Maximus wins the big one at Aintree

Evening Standard

Racegoers hoping for sunshine and good luck ahead of Grand National

Crowds arrived at Aintree racecourse in Merseyside on Saturday before the world-famous steeplechase, due to take place at 4pm.

Evening Standard

Grand National 2026 LIVE: I Am Maximus claims historic win in dramatic style at Aintree

I Am Maximus, the 9/2 favourite, became the first horse since Red Rum in the 1970s to regain the Grand National title having lost it

The Independent UK

Grand National 2026 LIVE results: Horse racing updates, latest news and odds at Aintree

Horse racing's most famous steeplechase takes centre stage at Aintree

Evening Standard

Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus wins big race for second time at Aintree – as it happened

I Am Maximus made history when becoming the first horse to regain the National since Aintree legend Red Rum in the 1970s

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Grand National 2026 FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream today

I Am Maximus is favourite to repeat 2024 victory at Aintree, with defending champion Nick Rockett withdrawn

Evening Standard

‘TikTok effect’ brings sellout crowds and younger fans to Grand National meeting

Ladies’ Day at Aintree draws sellout crowd for first time since 2012 as Jockey Club’s social media strategy pays off

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Masters magic, the Grand National and Premier League drama – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

Grand National preview: Jagwar can deny Irish cohort in Aintree classic

No English stable has won the greatest prize in the sport since 2015 but the selection has all the attributes required

The Independent UK

Grand National 2026: Every horse rated and ranked

Which horses could be in contention at Aintree?

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Masters, Tyson Fury, Grand National and Six Nations

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How to watch Aintree Races for free — live stream Grand National 2026 from anywhere

Hold onto your hats and place your bets: here's how to watch Aintree Races for free from anywhere in the world as the sport of kings heads to Aintree for the Grand National weekend.

The Guardian - UK

Elliott targets Grand National with five runners after first-day Aintree double

Gordon Elliott opened the Grand National meeting with a 15-1 Grade One double and now plans a five-strong challenge for the Grand National

Evening Standard

Grand National 2026: Full list of runners and horse-by-horse guide of Aintree race

Big gamble is on at Aintree on a fine day for the Skeltons

Evening Standard

Why is Nick Rockett not running in the Grand National 2026?

Reigning champion has been declared as a non-runner in shock ahead of Aintree showpiece this weekend

The Independent UK

Reigning champion Nick Rockett to miss Grand National

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The Independent UK

Grand National shock as reigning champion Nick Rockett is ruled out

Nick Rockett has been pulled out of the Grand National a little over 48 hours before the iconic race

The Independent UK

Aintree day one tips: Best bets for Thursday at the Grand National Festival

Horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has found four horses that he thinks are worth backing on day one at Aintree

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