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I Am Maximus joins Grand National greats by regaining crown to emulate Red Rum
Trainer Willie Mullins wins third National in a row
TL;DR
- I Am Maximus won the Grand National, his second victory in three years.
- Trainer Willie Mullins achieved his third consecutive Grand National win, a feat not seen since 1955.
- The race was marked by several incidents, including seven fallers and seven unseated riders.
- Robbie Dunne, jockey of Stellar Story, was taken to hospital with a suspected collarbone fracture.
- I Am Maximus, ridden by Paul Townend, became the 9-2 favourite after attracting late betting support.
- Toby McCain-Mitchell received a 10-day ban for failing to pull up a fallen horse.