Grand National 2024 LIVE RESULTS: I Am Maximus storms to victory at Aintree to scoop £500,000 prize – Templegate’s tips
I Am Maximus has WON the Grand National after a thrilling race at Aintree.
Paul Townend stormed to an epic victory, surpassing Rachel Blackmore's Minella Indo after the final fence to scoop the £500,000 prize.
In 2023, 8-1 Corach Rambler powered home to triumph, but LEFT this year's race at the first hurdle in a shock start to the action.
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That's all folks
What a superb day of racing.
I Am Maximus came into the arena with high expectations and the fans were duly entertained.
Paul Townend cleaved through the field to deny Rachael Blackmore, whose mount Minella Indo faded in the final straight, and Jack Kennedy.
With all 32 runners declared to have made it home safely and the pundits beating the bookies, everybody's happy.
Don't jump to conclusions
Many pundits noted that I Am Maximus did not jump well. It didn't matter one bit, though.
Peerless Townend
Former jockey Andrew Thornton hailed Paul Townend's performance on I Am Maximus.
He told BBC Radio 5 Live: "What a performance. We were worried about him jumping left-handed but he took to the fences like a duck to water.
"He just took off and the way he hit the line so hard. That race is what every jockey dreams of winning. It was never in any doubt from the elbow."
Controversy over Grand National's start
The Grand National had drama from the word go as heavily-fancied Corach Rambler unseated at the first fence.
That was only after a suspicious standing start, where all the horses seemed to be on the move.
New rules meant the National was meant to begin with all the horses standing at the tape, but that didn't appear to be the case.
Read the full story here.
Credit: AFP Mullin it over
Willie Mullins has enjoyed another stellar festival.
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Tale of the tape
Today's competitors produced an enthralling race as I am Maximus took a historic win.
You can read our report from the Grand National here.
Credit: PA The final hurdle
Onto the final race of the day at 5:35.
Mister Meggitt is the favourite at 9-2 with .
Tripoli Flyer is at 13-2 and Ma Shantou comes in at 15-2.
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Favourite Found a Fifty romps home in front of Master Chewy (10-1) and Libberty Hunter 33-1.
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Today's penultimate race is underway, we'll bring you the results shortly.
I love this city
I Am Maximus owner JP McManus told ITV: "I love everything about the race. I love Liverpool, I love coming here.
"It's a very special race amongst special people."
The victorious owner was surrounded by his grandchildren on the podium.
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Another incredible story to come out of this year's race is David Maxwell.
The 45-year-old owner and jockey of Ain't That A Shame bought the horse to fulfil his dream of riding in the Grand National and incredibly finished sixth.
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Kitty's Light trainer Christian Williams told ITV: "It was great, wonderful. The horse tried its heart out and the children cheered him on."
Read the beautiful story behind the horse here.
Punters the Victors
I am Maximus stepped into the arena and delivered a huge blow to the bookies.
Sam Boswell from said: "It was that man again Willie Mullins who so often is a thorn in our side.
"Whilst we had a significant spread of money in the race, we still ended up down thanks to the brilliant performance from his eight-year-old who had plenty of backers.
"The biggest winners were those who took advantage of our new Lucky Dip feature and scored a huge 28-1 win if they drew him from the field at random.
"Minella Indo, Delta Work and Kitty’s Light who all placed had plenty of each way support too and it continued the theme of the jumps season which has been utter Irish domination in the big races."
Picture perfect
We have two more races at Aintree but before we get to the 5pm, here are some more snaps.
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Winning trainer Willie Mullins has spoken to ITV.
He said: "Paul Townend was super on him, the horse wasn't giving him a lot of help. We saw last year in the Irish Grand National we had supreme confidence in the horse that he had a bit in the tank. He was biding his time and he delivered.
"I didn't say anything until the last fence but then I let go. I love it, I'm buzzing, it's huge. As far as I know all of our team are back in good order so I'm very happy with that."
All the horses are OK
We had 21 finishers and The Jockey club have confirmed that all the horses made it back safely.
Mac Tottie, who was pulled up and quickly dismounted by jockey James Bowen, required treatment and will be given extra care at the stables.
Man about Town
Winning jockey Paul Townend tells ITV Racing: "What an unbelievable race and an unbelievable horse. It is a bit surreal, to be honest.
"I ended up being first to the first and got to the Melling Road and he backed back.
"He got careful on the second circuit but I was trying to conserve energy. I didn’t get the clearest run between the second-last and last.
Credit: PA "I had the ones in front of me in my sights and he responded like I thought he would
"Gold Cups and Grade Ones are special but Grand Nationals are different. You need so much luck. I am a lucky boy."
Ruby praises racing gems
Two-time Grand National-winning jockey Ruby Walsh loved that race.
He told ITV: "Delta Work, Minella Indo, Kitty's Light have been to all of the big races and it's great to see them here."
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Credit: AFP Grand National result
- I Am Maximus 7-1 Fav
- Delta Work 28-1
- Minella Indo 28-1
- Galvin 40-1
- Kitty's Light 12-1
- Ain't That a Shame 40-1
- Meetingofthewaters 11-1
- Galia Des Liteaux 28-1
- Roi Mage 66-1
- Limerick Lace 7-1
- Coko Beach 28-1
- Latenightpass 50-1
- The Goffer 50-1
- Vanillier 14-1
- Eklat De Rire 100-1
- Capodanno 28-1
- Panda Boy 11-1
- Nassalam 50-1
- Noble Yeats 12-1
- Eldorado Allen 66-1
- Adamantly Chosen 33-1
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I Am Maximus wins the Grand National
Paul Townend produces a superb ride on the favourite.
Rachael Blackmore and Minella Indo led over the final fence but the Willie Mullins-trained Gladiator was just too strong.
Delta Work came second with Minella Indo third.
Galvin was fourth and Kitty's Light completes the top five.
What a thrilling race.
Stick around for the full results.
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Credit: PA Mr Incredible and Mahler Mission unseat their riders
There are 27 horses still in the race after Mac Tottie was pulled up.
Corach Rambler falls at the first
Last year's champion and the big Scottish hope is out.
And they're off
A clean start and the 2024 Grand National is underway.
Stay here for the full results as 32 horses aim to enter the history books.
