Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus & Nick Rockett head confirmations for Aintree race
By Callum Matthews
Published on April 6, 2026.
I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett, the past two winners of the Grand National, have confirmed their participation in the 2026 renewal at Aintree. The pair, who are both trained by Willie Mullins and owned by JP McManus, won the race in 2024 and 2025 respectively. There are currently 49 entries remaining and a maximum of 34 runners will compete.
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