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Crowds cheer on as Grand National winner crosses the line

Crowds cheer on as Grand National winner crosses the line

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

I Am Maximus, who won in 2024, became the eighth horse to win the race twice.

Racegoers hoping for sunshine and good luck ahead of Grand National

Racegoers hoping for sunshine and good luck ahead of Grand National

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Crowds arrived at Aintree racecourse in Merseyside on Saturday before the world-famous steeplechase, due to take place at 4pm.

Warm welcome home for Grand National winner Nick Rockett

Warm welcome home for Grand National winner Nick Rockett

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Hundreds lined the streets of Leighlinbridge for the homecoming parade of the Grand National winner, trained by Willie Mullins

Patrick Mullins out of luck at Fairyhouse, but still on cloud nine after earning National acclaim

Patrick Mullins out of luck at Fairyhouse, but still on cloud nine after earning National acclaim

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

The decorated amateur was part of a famous Aintree renewal for the Mullins family

‘Best day ever’ for Willie Mullins, as son Patrick claims National success

‘Best day ever’ for Willie Mullins, as son Patrick claims National success

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

While he is based in Co Carlow in Ireland, Mullins is so dominant that he won the UK trainers’ championship last term,