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Jockey Paul Townend celebrates winning the Randox Grand National aboard I Am Maximus for Limerick owner JP McManus (Mike Egerton/PA)
Racecourse owner JP McManus celebrated his third Randox Aintree Grand National success on Saturday when I Am Maximus won the world's most famous steeplechase in Liverpool.
The winner was ridden to success by Paul Townend and is trained by Willie Mullins.
I am Maximus, the 7-1 joint favourite, surged ahead in the closing stages with fellow Irish-trained runners Delta Work finishing second, Minella Indo third and Galvin fourth.
I Am Maximus streaks clear to win the £1 million Randox Grand National
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 13, 2024
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JP McManus' previous wins in the Aintree Grand National were with Don’t Push It (2010) and Minella Times (2021).
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