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I AM MAXIMUS wins the 2024 Grand National
I Am Maximus was an emphatic winning favourite of the Randox Grand National, storming clear of his rivals to give the all-conquering Willie Mullins a second victory in the Aintree showpiece. Successful with Hedgehunter 19 years ago, Mullins was responsible for eight of the 32 who headed to post in Liverpool, but I Am Maximus was well-touted to follow up last year’s success in the Irish Grand National. An impressive tune-up in the Bobbyjo Chase saw punters latch onto the Grade One-winning eight-year-old and Paul Townend rode the 7-1 market leader with supreme confidence down the inner as I Am Maximus showed no sign of previous jumping frailties. In a race with early drama when defending champion Corach Rambler unshipped Derek Fox at the very first fence, there were a plethora still in contention heading down to two out, where I Am Maximus was inching into contention. However, the complexion of the race would change at the elbow where I Am Maximus scooted clear of the Rachael Blackmore-ridden Minella Indo and the staying-on Delta Work, who picked up second place in his third attempt at the famous race. It was a first Grand National triumph for Townend, while owner JP McManus was striking at Aintree for the third time after Don’t Push It (2010) and Minella Times (2021). Mullins said: “It was an excellent ride. I had said before the race that we didn’t know how good this horse was, today he showed that he’s better than he had been. I thought he still had a little bit from the handicapper after the Bobbyjo and he’s proved it today. “Paul was excellent, he kidded him round the inside, he got chopped up a couple of times and probably didn’t jump as clean as he could, but he was looking for the gaps and when he eventually got it he was all right. “I could see Paul’s body language and he was happy, so I was happy then. I don’t think I said anything until he got over the last and then I let go (and gave him a cheer). “He’s a tremendous horse. He has his own way of doing things, he’s quirky and immature but he’s learning all the time. It’s extraordinary how we came to have him. Nicky Henderson had him before me, Michael Grech moved his horses to Ireland and Nicky said to me ‘make sure you get him’ and it was fine advice. Nicky could see the talent that he had and we just had to nurture it, so thanks to Nicky and also Henrietta Knight who organised all that. “To win an Irish National and an English National is impressive. “I think he could be a Gold Cup horse, but we don’t know how good he could be because he doesn’t do it at home. He’s quirky, but he has huge ability and until others get the better of him, we won’t know how good he is.” First prize in the National is £500,000 – a sum which firmly puts Mullins in the driving seat for the British trainers’ title, with both Ladbrokes and Betfair making the Closutton handler an odds-on shot against Dan Skelton and Paul Nicholls. Mullins added: “Now we’ve won the National we’ll have to give it a good go, we are there with a chance so we might see you all in Sandown, Perth, Ayr – where is there! “I’m buzzing here now at the moment and it’s huge. As far as I know our team is back in full order with no injuries or anything and I’m happy that we have a full compliment of horses and riders coming back in.” A jubilant Townend said: “At halfway he was a bit careful with his jumping, but we just built his confidence back up again and then going over the last two I had the four horses in front of me that I wanted in front of me. I was hoping when I pulled him out that he’d pick up and go and he did. “This is a special place, you grew up building Grand National fences built out of whatever you could get your hands on. It’s a dream to win it. You build a course and your ponies probably know when it’s National time as you’d have the green fences out! It’s just a race that captures the imagination. “The feeling passing the line is up there with the best I’ve had, but it’s a different feeling. Grade Ones are extra special and tactical and in the Irish National and English National you need a bit of luck, the feeling winning this is unique. “It’s a special feeling when they start picking up passing the elbow. You honestly don’t hear any of the noise from the crowd, at that stage you’re in full drive and you’re not thinking of anything other than getting to the lollipop stick (winning post) before something passes you.” #horseracing #horse #horses Must-see compilations and best bits ➡️ http://y2u.be/Kfl2CXtG6xA Greatest Hits! Some of our most amazing action ➡️ http://y2u.be/AfNpAewK4m4 Feature-length documentaries for racing lovers ➡️ http://y2u.be/xIprr1hNCeA Thrills, spills and funnies! ➡️ http://y2u.be/AHqOQUnNhXo Racing Greats ➡️ http://y2u.be/74MKoH7TLIE All the best Group One and Grade One action ➡️ http://y2u.be/mOq9ZgMn_ME
Victory for Scotland! Favourite CORACH RAMBLER wins the 2023 Grand National under Derek Fox
Corach Rambler was a superb winner of the Randox Grand National for trainer Lucinda Russell and jockey Derek Fox. Successful at last month’s Cheltenham Festival, the nine-year-old moved powerfully throughout after starting as the 8-1 favourite, in a race that was delayed by around 15 minutes after protestors gained access to the track. He jumped into the lead over the last and pulled away when passing the elbow, holding off a closing Vanillier with Gaillard Du Mesnil third and last year’s winner Noble Yeats running a gallant race under his big weight in fourth. It was a second victory in the world’s greatest steeplechase for Russell and Fox, after One For Arthur in 2017. #horseracing #grandnational #aintree #horses This is the official YouTube channel of Racing TV. Racing TV is the UK's leading horse racing channel showing live racing from the best racecourses in Great Britain and Ireland. Subscribe to Racing TV's free YouTube channel and get closer to the sport we all love. We will bring you unmissable moments from the world of racing, exclusive interviews and highlights from our specialist shows. So, if you love horse racing, this is the YouTube channel for you ► https://bit.ly/2RHbyMa You can also find us on Sky 424 or Virgin Media 536 (411 in Ireland). Click here to find out more - https://t.co/xkJ0xBrDcm Also watch Racing TV at racingtv.com, the iPhone iPad app, Android app and mobile website. Click here to download the app - https://t.co/CwcklwUMHs
Superstar Constitution Hill blitzes Aintree Hurdle rivals - that's seven from seven!
Constitution Hill put the seal on a flawless campaign with a dominant performance in the 2023 William Hill Aintree Hurdle.
Harry Redknapp: my Grand National horse and those Spurs rumours - Racing TV
The legendary football manager is hoping his Back On The Lash makes the cut for the £1 million race at Aintree. And what about ...
The WORLD's most famous horse race & what a story! NOBLE YEATS wins the 2022 Grand National at 50/1
Amateur rider Sam Waley-Cohen enjoyed a fairytale finale to his career as he guided Noble Yeats to a thrilling victory in the Randox Grand National at Aintree. Waley-Cohen had announced on Thursday that it would be his final ride before retirement. Most expected the 39-year-old to be little more than a support player aboard a novice chaser owned by his father, Robert, but instead the pair took centre stage in the greatest race of them all. Sent off at 50-1, Noble Yeats was going well from some way out but the game looked up for him when the well-backed Any Second Now hit the front at the final fence under Mark Walsh. However, Waley-Cohen, who has also built up a chain of dental practices, extracted more from his mount and won going away by two and a quarter lengths. #HorseRacing #Horses #GrandNational #Aintree #RandoxGrandNational #Equine This is the official YouTube channel of Racing TV. Racing TV is the UK's leading horse racing channel showing live racing from the best racecourses in Great Britain and Ireland. Subscribe to Racing TV's free YouTube channel and get closer to the sport we all love. We will bring you unmissable moments from the world of racing, exclusive interviews and highlights from our specialist shows. So, if you love horse racing, this is the YouTube channel for you ► https://bit.ly/2RHbyMa You can also find us on Sky 426 or Virgin Media 536 (411 in Ireland). Click here to find out more - https://t.co/xkJ0xBrDcm Also watch Racing TV at racingtv.com, the iPhone iPad app, Android app and mobile website. Click here to download the app - https://t.co/CwcklwUMHs
NOBLE YEATS AND SAM WALEY-COHEN WIN THE 2022 GRAND NATIONAL | RACING POST LIVE
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HISTORY MAKER! Watch the replay as Rachael Blackmore and Minella Times win the 2021 Grand National
Rachael Blackmore made history at Aintree as she became the first female jockey to win racing's most famous jumps race, the #GrandNational. Riding Minella Times, Blackmore led home a one-two for trainer Henry de Bromhead, winning at 11-1 from 100-1 runner-up Balko Des Flos. Read the full report on the Racing TV website: https://racingtv.com/news/rachael-blackmore-makes-randox-grand-national-history-on-minella-times #Aintree #HorseRacing #Horses #Equestrian #Sport This is the official YouTube channel of Racing TV. Racing TV is the UK's leading horse racing channel showing live racing from the best racecourses in Great Britain and Ireland. Subscribe to Racing TV's free YouTube channel and get closer to the sport we all love. We will bring you unmissable moments from the world of racing, exclusive interviews and highlights from our specialist shows. So, if you love horse racing, this is the YouTube channel for you ► https://bit.ly/2RHbyMa You can also find us on Sky 426, Virgin Media 536 (411 in Ireland) or Freeview 261. Click here to find out more - https://t.co/xkJ0xBrDcm Also watch Racing TV at racingtv.com, the iPhone iPad app, Android app and mobile website. Click here to download the app - https://t.co/CwcklwUMHs
Gordon Elliott Controversy | Thom Malone on OTB AM
Thom Malone joined the show to discuss the Gordon Elliott photograph controversy. #GordonElliott | #Cheltenham #OTBAM is live every morning from 7:30am, with thanks to Gillette. #MadeOfWhatMatters Have you downloaded the brand new OTB SPORTS app? It's got everything you need! - Search for OTB Sports in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... - Search for OTB Sports in the app store if you're on iOs: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/otb-spo... SUBSCRIBE to the Off The Ball channels: - YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/offtheball - TWITTER | https://www.facebook.com/offtheball - INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/offtheball - FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/offtheball - WEBSITE | https://www.otbsports.com/radio - We are live on the OTB SPORTS app 24/7 - or if you don't have the app listen on desktop: https://www.otbsports.com/radio PODCAST the show too - we'll timestamp it for you as well - iTunes: search for OTB AM in your app! - Spotify: search for OTB AM in your app! - We are wherever you get your podcasts! GET IN TOUCH WITH OFF THE BALL - WhatsApp: get in touch on 0879180180 - Snapchat: add us and message the show @offtheball1 - Twitter: follow and tweet us @offtheball and @offtheballam