Draft:I Am Maximus
Thoroughbred racehorse
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I Am Maximus (foaled 27 March 2016) is a French-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competes in National Hunt racing and won the Grand National in 2024.[2] He also won the Irish Grand National in 2023.
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| I Am Maximus | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Authorized |
| Grandsire | Montjeu |
| Dam | Polysheba |
| Damsire | Poliglote |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 27 March 2016 |
| Country | France |
| Trainer | Willie Mullins |
| Record | 21: 6-5-2 |
| Earnings | £1,102,703[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Grand National (2024) Irish Grand National (2023) | |
Racing career
I Am Maximus made his debut in a bumper at Cheltenham on 20 October, 2020, winning from a field of 14 over 2 miles. On November 15 he won over hurdles for the first time, winning at Newbury, from a field of 13.
I am Maximus was entered for the 2023 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase finishing 4th. The next month he won the Irish Grand National at odds of 8/1.[3] On 3 December he returned to the same racecourse to win a grade 1 novice chase over 2 miles starting 11/1.
I Am Maximus entered the 2024 Grand National and was assigned a weight of 11st 6lb. Starting as the 7/1 joint favourite he went on to win the race by 7 and a half lengths.[4]
For the 2025 Grand National I Am Maximus was assigned the heaviest weight of 11st 12lb.[5] Bidding to become the first top weight to win the race since Red Rum in 1974 he finished 2nd losing by 2 and a half lengths to Nick Rockett.
I Am Maximus is due to run the 2026 Grand National and will again carry the top weight of 11st 12lb.[5]
Grand National record
| Grand National | Position | Jockey | Age | Weight | SP | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1st | Paul Townend | 8 | 11-6 | 7-1 | Won by 7½ lengths |
| 2025 | 2nd | Paul Townend | 9 | 11-12 | 7-1 | 2½ lengths |