
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.
Articles about Aintree Racecourse and the Grand National meeting.
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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.

Monday's card at Exeter delivered quality handicapping action and progressive performers on lovely ground in Devon.

The Debenhams Handicap Hurdle at Leicester promises a cracking contest with 22 runners battling for £50k prize money in this competitive Class 2 affair.

A proper Sunday feast at Ffos Las served up some gems - from progressive maidens to handicap heroes in the making.

Grade 1 action at Leicester sees Sober Glory take on Baron Noir in a cracking renewal of the Thatprizeguy Top Novices' Hurdle with £100k up for grabs.

A cracking day at Leicester with the Grand National headlining a superb card that threw up some serious horses to follow.

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

A cracking Saturday card at York delivered quality novice action and competitive handicaps, with several horses marking themselves as serious ones to follow.

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.

A proper day's sport at Sedgefield with some tasty handicaps and progressive sorts catching the eye for future campaigns.

Leicester delivered a stellar Grade 1 spectacular with top-class action across seven races. Key horses emerged for future campaigns.

The Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Hurdle brings Grade 1 action to Leicester with Maestro Conti heading a stellar field of juvenile hurdlers.