Mullins makes fiendish Grand National puzzle look simple with third win in a row | Sean Ingle

The Guardian — Apr 11, 17:53 PM

Outstanding trainer of his generation makes history with fourth victory in Aintree spectacular via I Am Maximus

Remember what Gary Lineker said about football being a simple game – you play for 120 minutes and the Germans win on penalties?

The Grand National now has its equivalent.

Tipping the winner of the most fiendish handicap in racing really is a simple game.

Forget spending weeks assessing the form, weights, trends and attributes of the 34 runners.

Just trust in Willie and let history do the rest.

For a moment or two, when Jordans established a seven-length lead on the turn for home, the prospect of a 28-1 upset loomed large.

But then I Am Maximus began to purr, a packed crowd of 59,962 started to stir, and soon history was being made in a chaotic and stirring race.