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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lawrence Ostlere

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Who won the grand national 2026 - Caught on Camera

I Am Maximus etched his name in Grand National folklore after winning the famous race for a second time, adding 2026 to his 2024 triumph.

A chaotic race was disrupted by loose horses all over the Aintree course, but Paul Townend has been here before and he masterfully steered I Am Maximus through the traffic to victory, pegging back Jordans, ridden by Ben Jones, in the final furlong.

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