I Am Maximus joins Grand National greats by regaining crown to emulate Red Rum
The Guardian
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Aintree great first since Red Rum to regain great prize
Well-backed favourite wins incident-packed race
I Am Maximus made history when becoming the first horse to regain the Grand National since the Aintree legend Red Rum in the 1970s.
The top-weight, who was backed into favouritism late in the day, was victorious in an incident-packed race, winning again after https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/13/i-am-maximus-lands-gamble-for-all-conquering-willie-mullins-in-grand-national-horse-racing">a memorable victory in 2024.
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