
Grand National 2026 Preview: I Am Maximus Heads Mullins Assault
The 2026 Grand National heads to Leicester with I Am Maximus spearheading Willie Mullins' strongest-ever assault on racing's ultimate prize.

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The 2026 Grand National heads to Leicester with I Am Maximus spearheading Willie Mullins' strongest-ever assault on racing's ultimate prize.

The £75k William Hill Handicap Hurdle at Leicester promises fireworks with Henderson's Jeriko du Reponet taking on the Skelton battalion in testing conditions.

The Grade 1 Maghull Novices' Chase at Leicester brings together eight talented chasers in a £120k showdown that could shape Cheltenham Festival plans.

Seven races at Musselburgh on good ground, with the feature Class 3 chase headlined by course winner Parisencore taking on a competitive field.

Seven quality races at Leicester headlined by the £1m Grand National, with I Am Maximus leading a stellar field on good to soft ground.

Good ground at Salisbury sets up a competitive six-race card with course winners holding strong claims across the handicaps.

Seven-race card at Leicester features four Grade 1 contests including the £250k JCB Melling Chase. Good to Soft conditions favour proven performers.

The Red Rum Handicap Chase at Leicester brings together a stellar field of 15 runners, with topweight Inthepocket leading the charge in this £100,000 contest.

The William Hill Aintree Hurdle brings Grade 1 action to Leicester with The New Lion leading a quality field including Willie Mullins' veteran El Fabiolo.

Seven races at Sedgefield on good going after verti-draining, with Paul Nicholls' team holding strong chances across multiple contests.

Four Grade 1 contests headline a stellar card at Leicester, with the £250k Racing Welfare Bowl the feature. Going remains good to soft.

Robert Cowell fields three runners in Perth's new feature handicap, with Kylian leading a competitive field over the minimum trip.