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I Am Maximus Leads Final Field for 2025 Grand National

The defending champion aims for a historic back-to-back victory in a reduced field of 34 runners at Aintree on April 5.

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Overview

  • The 2025 Grand National is set for Saturday, April 5, at 4:00 PM BST at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, featuring a reduced field of 34 runners for enhanced safety.
  • Defending champion I Am Maximus, carrying top weight, seeks to become the first horse since Red Rum in 1974 to win back-to-back Nationals under such conditions.
  • Owner JP McManus has multiple entries, including I Am Maximus, Iroko, and Perceval Legallois, as he pursues a record fourth Grand National victory.
  • Other strong contenders include Hewick, Stumptown, and Vanillier, with Irish-trained horses making up more than half the field.
  • The race, with a £1 million prize pool and £500,000 for the winner, will be broadcast live on ITV and Racing TV to a global audience.