Grand National 2024 LIVE: I Am Maximus and Paul Townend produce incredible late burst to take win at Aintree for Willie Mullins
The 2024 Grand National served up an iconic race that Paul Townend on I Am Maximus won.
The Irishman and Willie Mullins' horse came from nowhere after the last fence stormed from nowhere to win.
Lat year's winner, Corach Rambler, fell at the first fence to ensure there would be no back-to-back wins.
Instead, it was Mullins and Townend who were victorious.
The 2024 Grand National
Right, that's it from us this afternoon as I Am Maximus and Paul Townend combined to produce a stunning display at the 2024 Grand National.
Townend came from nowhere to storm to victory ahead of Rachael Blackmore on Minella Indo.
That made it wins in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National this year for Townend and Willie Mullins.
It was an excellent race and we hope you enjoyed the coverage.
If you want to know more read our race report.
JP McManus delighted
I Am Maximus' owner JP McManus has been speaking to ITV about his latest win.
He said: "I love coming to Liverpool. I love everything about the race. It's just a very, very special place among very special people."
The 2024 Grand National
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Poor Corach Rambler. The 2023 champion never got the chance to test himself against the rest of the field because he fell at the first fence.
The Scottish horse hit the fence hard and unseated Derek Fox, meaning his race was run within ten seconds of the start.
It's a shame it ended the way it did, but he's still a Grand National winner and no one can take that away.
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Although not ever horse finished, we are pleased to report that every jockey and runner has escaped injury.
Mac Tottie has been taken for further assessment, but has avoided anything serious.
Credit: Getty Mullins reacts to another major win
It's been some year for Willie Mullins and Paul Towned with a Cheltenham Gold winner and now a Grand National champion as well.
The Irish trainer has enjoyed an incredible year, and he has been speaking to ITV about I Am Maximus' win.
He said: "I think Paul was super because the horse wasn't giving him a lot of help.
"But he always has confidence in his horse, and you could see he was just biding his time, and he delivered.
"I didn't say anything until he was well over the last fence, but then, I let go.
"I am buzzing, it's huge, and as far as I know, our team are back in good order with no injuries, so happy we have a full complement of horses and riders."
The winning moment
Credit: Getty The 2024 Grand National
- 1. I Am Maximus - 7/1
- 2. Delta Work - 28-1
- 3. Minella Indo - 28-1
- 4. Galvin - 40-1
- 5. Kitty's Light - 12/1
The 2024 Grand National
I Am Maximus came from nowhere right at the end to win the 2024 Grand National.
Paul Townend managed to get something extra out of his horse to deny Rachael Blackmore, and he's been speaking to ITV about the race.
He said: "What an unbelievable horse. It's a bit surreal .
"I started backing off because of the sheer volume of horses pushing down, so you've got to be a little careful.
"But I had a feeling once I got him out, he was going to start motoring, and he did.
"The ones in front of me I had in my sights, and I was hoping he would respond like I thought he would.
"Grand Nationals are different [to win], and I can't believe it."
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The 2024 Grand National - I Am Maximus wins
WOW, WHERE DID HE COME FROM!
I Am Maximus makes an incredible burst after the final fence to burst past Delta Work and Minella Indo to seal a stunning win for Willie Mullins.
Paul Townend does it again!
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One fence to go, with Latenightpass, Delta Work and Minella Indo going for it.
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Five to go, Glengoully falls!
Latenightpass, Delta Work and Minella Indo are leading the way.
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Ten fences to go, Glengoully still leads the way, with Foxy Jacks and Latenightpass close behind in second.
Limerick Lace, one of the favourites, is currently nowhere at the back.
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Over halfway through now and Glengoully leads the pack.
We still have 28 contenders still going.
The 2024 Grand National
13 fences down and the favourites are all trailing at the back.
Foxy Jacks is leading as we approach the halfway stage.
The 2024 Grand National - Corach Rambler is out
Wow, the 2023 winner is out already!
The Scottish horse hits the first fence and unseats Fox.
So there will be no back-to-back win here.
The 2024 Grand National - HERE WE GO
Right, they are off.
30 fences to go!
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The contenders are all now heading to the start line.
The 2024 Grand National: Runners and riders
Here is a reminder of the 34 horses competing this afternoon.
- Noble Yeats (J: Harry Cobden; T: Emmet Mullins)
- Nassalam (J: Caoilin Quinn; T: Gary Moore)
- Coko Beach (J: Jordan Gainford; T: Gordon Elliott)
- Capodanno (J Keith Donoghue; T: Willie Mullins)
- I Am Maximus (J: Paul Townend; T: Willie Mullins)
- Minella Indo (J: Rachael Blackmore; T: Henry De Bromhead)
- Corach Rambler (J: Derek Fox; T: Lucinda Russell)
- Janidil (J: Jody McGarvey; T: Willie Mullins)
- Stattler (J: Patrick Mullins; T: Willie Mullins)
- Mahler Mission (J: Ben Harvey; T: John McConnell)
- Delta Work (J: Jack Kennedy; T: Gordon Elliott)
- Foxy Jacks (J: Gavin Brouder; T: Mouse Morris)
- Galvin (J: Sam Ewing; T: Gordon Elliott)
- Farouk D’Alene (J: Donagh Meyler; T: Gordon Elliott)
- Eldorado Allen (J: Brendan Powell; T: Joe Tizzard)
- Ain’t That A Shame (J: David Maxwell; T: Henry De Bromhead)
- Vanillier (J: Sean Flanagan; T: Gavin Cromwell)
- Mr Incredible (J: Brian Hayes; T: Willie Mullins)
- Run Wild Fred (J: Tom Hamilton; T: Gordon Elliott)
- Latenightpass (J: Gina Andrews; T: Tom Ellis)
- Minella Crooner (J: Kevin Sexton; T: Gordon Elliott)
- Adamantly Chosen (J: Sean O’Keeffe; T: Willie Mullins)
- Mac Tottie (J: James Bowen; T: Peter Bowen)
- Chemical Energy (J: Danny Gilligan; T: Gordon Elliott)
- Limerick Lace (J: Mark Walsh; T: Gavin Cromwell)
- Meetingofthewaters (J: Danny Mullins; T: Willie Mullins)
- The Goffer (J: Sean Bowen; T: Gordon Elliott)
- Roi Mage (J: James Reveley; T: Patrick Griffin)
- Glengouly (J: Michael O’Sullivan; T: Willie Mullins)
- Galia Des Liteaux (J: Harry Skelton; T: Dan Skelton)
- Panda Boy (J: JJ Slevin; T: Martin Brassil)
- Eklat De Dire (J: Darragh O’Keeffe; T: Henry De Bromhead)
- Chambard (J: Lucy Turner; T: Venetia Williams)
- Kitty’s Light (J: Jack Tudor; T: Christian Williams)
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So, we will have a standing start this afternoon to avoid the carnage that occurred last year when then horses had to be called back to start again.
The 2024 Grand National
This is your ten-minute warning!
Stop whatever you are doing and sit down, tune in and prepare for the latest edition of The Grand National.
Derek Fox, last year's winning jockey leads out the rest of them from the pavilion.
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All of the horses are now getting prepped and walking towards the start line.
They are currently being paraded one-by-one in front of the crowd.
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Not long to go now!
Remember, talkSPORT will have live commentary of the whole race.
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There are almost too many horses to look into, but there are a few that should pique some interest.
I Am Maximus is the current favourite, with Paul Townend on board.
Rachael Blackmore's steed for this race is Minella Indo.
Delta Work is also one well worth keeping an eye out for.
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So, can Corach Rambler do it?
The Scottish horse already became an icon last year with its win here at the Grand National.
However, it's very rare there are back-to-back winners.
The last horse to do so was Tiger Roll.