The 2026 Grand National result saw the Willie Mullins-trained I AM MAXIMUS land the world-famous Aintree contest – becoming the first horse to regain the race since Red Rum in 1977.
Grand National Result 2026: I Am Maximus Lands His Second Aintree Success 🤍💚💛
The 2026 Grand National result saw the 2024 winner and 2025 runner-up I AM MAXIMUS regain his Aintree crown.
And in the process cement his place in the National hall-of-fame as one of the greats of the race.
He was heavily backed in the minutes leading up to the big Aintree race, with punters sending the JP McManus runner as the 9/2 Grand National favourite.
In his third run in the National, I Am Maximus was back rated 168, which was 9lbs higher than his win in 2024 and a pound higher than when runner-up to Nick Rockett in 2025.
His win also saw a stack of National records broken.
I Am Maximus The First Horse To Regain The National Since Red Rum
Including I Am Maximus becoming the first horse since Red Rum in 1977 to regain the race.
The 10yold also became the first horse – again since Red Rum (12st, 1974) – to carry 11st 12st or more to victory.
Next up was his trainer Willie Mullins, who was winning this fourth National and his third in-a-row. Becoming the first handler to win three on the bounce since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950’s.
Mullins also now joins Ginger McCain and Fred Rimell as the winning-most trainer in the race (4 wins).
His owner – JP McManus – was also landing his fourth Grand National and is now the winning-most owner in the history of the race.
Plus McManus was also responsible for the second Iroko and fourth Johnnywho.
He’ll be aged 11 next season and is sure to be aimed at the race again as he looks to join Red Rum on three wins.
It will be a brave punter that says I AM MAXIMUS can’t be a Grand National ‘gladiator’ again in 2027.
I Am Maximus Career In Numbers 🎲
- Runs: 22
- Wins: 6
- Chase Wins: 5
- Grand National Record: 1-2-1
- Career Prize Money: £1,602,703
Bookie Lays Punter £100k Bet On I Am Maximus 🫨
Someone has just placed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND pounds on I Am Maximus to win the Grand National 😳#ITVRacing pic.twitter.com/uTRn1OnFUF
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 11, 2026
2026 Grand National Result (Top 4) 🏆
Grand National Result 2026
🥇I AM MAXIMUS (9/2 fav)
🥈Iroko (18/1)
🥉Jordans (28/1)
4️⃣Johnnywho (12/1)
Winning Trainer: Willie Mullins
Winning Jockey: Paul Townend
Winning Owner: JP McManus
WATCH: I Am Maximus Winning The 2026 Grand National 📺
I Am Maximus becomes the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Randox Grand National
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🥇 2024 pic.twitter.com/6HqGeQdwys— Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 11, 2026
Where Did Your Grand National Horse Finish? EVERY Finishing Position Listed 🏆
See where your Grand National horse finished in the 2026 Aintree race.
- 🥇 (1) I Am Maximus, Paul Townend (9/2 fav)
- 🥈 (13) Iroko, Jonjo O’Neill Jr (18/1)
- 🥉 (28) Jordans, Ben Jones (28/1)
- 4th (33) Johnnywho, Richie McLernon (12/1)
- 5th (18) High Class, Hero James Bowen (66/1)
- 6th (14) Favori De Champdou, Danny Gilligan (40/1)
- 7th (29) Final Orders, Conor Stone-Walsh (22/1)
- 8th (12) Champ Kiely, Danny Mullins (25/1)
- 9th (15) Three Card Brag, Jordan Gainford (50/1)
- 10th (9) Monty’s Star, Darragh O’Keeffe (14/1)
- 11th (27) Answer To Kayf, John Shinnick (100/1)
- 12th (24) Gorgeous Tom, Sean Flanagan (20/1)
- 13th(36) Imperial Saint, Callum Pritchard (50/1)
- 14th (6) Haiti Couleurs, Sean Bowen (28/1)
- 15th (34) Twig, Beau Morgan (40/1)
- 16th (8) Firefox, Keith Donoghue (40/1)
- FELL (31) Panic Attack, Harry Skelton (7/1)
- FELL (5) Gerri Colombe, Jack Kennedy (33/1)
- FELL (30) Marble Sands, Kielan Woods (66/1)
- FELL (32) Top Of The Bill, Toby McCain-Mitchell (50/1)
- FELL (19) Stellar Story, Robert Dunne (33/1)
- FELL (17) Mr Vango, Jack Tudor (66/1)
- FELL (26) Quai De Bourbon ,Donagh Meyler (33/1)
- PU (25) The Real Whacker, Gavin Sheehan (50/1)
- PU (37) Amirite, Phillip Enright (100/1)
- PU (11) Lecky Watson, Sean O’Keeffe (50/1)
- PU (10) Spanish Harlem, Brian Hayes (50/1)
- UR (3) Banbridge, JJ Slevin (33/1)
- UR (20) Beauport, Sam Twiston-Davies (80/1)
- UR (4) Grangeclare West, Patrick Mullins (9/1)
- UR (23) Perceval Legallois, Harry Cobden (33/1)
- UR (21) Captain Cody, Jonathan Burke (22/1)
- UR (22) Jagwar, Mark Walsh (17/2)
- UR (16) Oscars Brother, Daniel King (14/1)
How Much 2026 Grand National Prize Money Did I Am Maximus Win?💰
The Grand National winner I AM MAXIMUS banked £500,000 for their winning owners.
With the second getting £200k in Grand National prize money and the third £100k.
Even the 10th horse picked up £5,000.
2026 Grand National Prize Money – Full Breakdown (1st–10th) 💰
- 1st: £500,000
- 2nd: £200,000
- 3rd: £100,000
- 4th: £65,000
- 5th: £40,000
- 6th: £30,000
- 7th: £20,000
- 8th: £15,000
- 9th: £10,000
- 10th: £5,000
How Much Did 2026 Grand National-Winning Jockey Paul Townend Earn?💰
In jump racing in Britain, the winning jockey of any race will get around 9% of the winning prize money.
Meaning with £500k on offer to the successful Aintree horse – the winning Grand National rider Paul Townend earned around £45k.
Not bad for around ten minutes work!
In addition each jumps rider in the UK gets a £227.92 riding fee.
When Is The 2027 Grand National? 🗓️
Next year’s 2027 Grand National date will see the Aintree race run on Saturday 10th April.
With the three-day Aintree Grand National Festival starting on Thursday 8th April.
Next Up The Scottish Grand National 🏴
Fans of the National also don’t have to wait long for their next fix – as the bandwagon heads north of the border next Saturday for the Scottish Grand National.
The Ayr race will see a prize pot of just over £100k to the winner.
And has been dominated by trainers Willie Mullins and Christian Williams in recent years – with these yards winning the last four (two each) between them.
