Became an Aintree legend when winning his second Grand National last year. Can he emulate Red Rum and win for the third time in 2027?
Introduction
I Am Maximus is already an Aintree legend following his victory in the Grand National two years ago and he then followed that up with second place behind Nick Rockett last year.
He returns to Aintree for the third time in 2026 and the ten-year-old son of Authorised has already been quite busy this season with three runs in Grade One races in Ireland. The highlight of those runs was finishing runner-up to Affordale Fury in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas. That run suggested that all his ability is still there and he looks sure to be a force to be reckoned with once again in the Grand National.
Paul Townend retains his association with I Am Maximus which is a huge boost to the former winner's chances.
I Am Maximus’s Basic Information
| Horse: | I Am Maximus |
| Number: | 0 |
| Trainer: | Willie Mullins |
| Jockey: | Not known yet |
| Age: | 0 |
| Weight: | 0-0 |
I Am Maximus's Form Statistics
| Official BHA Rating: | 168 |
| Last 5 Races: | 82-925 |
| Wins over 3-4 Miles: | 2 |
| Wins over 4 Miles: | 1 |
| Biggest Chase Win: | £500k |
| Prize Money - This Season: | £33k |
| Prize Money - Career: | £1102k |
| Wins / Runs This Season: | 0/3 |
| Falls This Season: | 0 |
| Career Falls: | 0 |
| Runs in Chases: | 16 |
| Runs over Grand National Fences: | 2 |
| Days Since Last Race (on day of race): | 68 |
I Am Maximus's GNG Ratings (out of 10)
| Stamina: | 9 |
| Jumping: | 7 |
| Form: | 8 |
| Ability to Handle the Course: | 9 |
| Ground Preference: | Soft |
| Stable Rating: | 9 |
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