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I Am Maximus heads Grand National confirmationsImage source,Getty ImagesImage caption,I Am Maximus has finished first and second in his two runs in th
I Am Maximus heads Grand National confirmationsImage source,Getty ImagesImage caption,I Am Maximus has finished first and second in his two runs in the Grand NationalByCallum MatthewsBBC Sport senior journalistPublished6 April 2026I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - the past two winners of the Grand National - head the confirmations for Saturday's race at Aintree.The pair, both trained by Willie Mullins, won the race in 2024 and 2025 respectively and top the weights for the 2026 renewal.I Am Maximus
