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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Aintree fac - Caught on Camera

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 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

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

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I Am Maximus wins the Grand National to make history at Aintree

Top-weight star emulates Red Rum by regaining the National

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

The Independent UK

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

I Am Maximus wins the big one at Aintree

Evening Standard

Get On George becomes second horse to die at 2026 Aintree Festival

The horse was put down after running in the William Hill Handicap Hurdle

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Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates Aintree winner on Grand National day

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson picked up a win on Grand National Day at Aintree

The Independent UK

Mia Tindall steals show in rare public outing with parents Zara and Mike

Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall's daughter, Mia Tindall, stole the show at Aintree's Ladies Day on Friday (10 April).

The Independent UK

Crowds brave the elements at Aintree ahead of Grand National

Umbrellas, coats and handbags were used as cover for racegoers who had dressed in their finest.

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

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Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

‘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

The Independent UK

Tragedy as horse dies at Aintree moments after winning race

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Aintree horse Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury while winning race

Aintree Racecourse confirmed Gold Dancer was put down after breaking his back while winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase

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Zara Tindall among punters donning stylish hats for Ladies Day at Aintree

The royal was seen in the crowd alongside her husband Mike and daughter Mia

Evening Standard

Ladies Day hats turn heads at Aintree

Among the expected crowd of 50,000 at the Merseyside racecourse was Zara Tindall, wearing a cream trouser suit with matching hat.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Hat’s the way to do it – colourful show for Aintree Ladies Day

Racegoers were dressed to the nines on Merseyside.

The Independent UK

Grand National 2026: Every horse rated and ranked

Which horses could be in contention at Aintree?

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

The Guardian - UK

Grand National 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners

I Am Maximus, the 2024 Grand National winner, heads to Aintree on Saturday as favourite to triumph again. Here is a look at the chances of all 34 contenders

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