Tag Archives: The Grand National

SILKS & SHENANIGANS: FROM THE COLOSSEUM TO THE CASH BAG: I AM MAXIMUS REIGNS SUPREME AS £100K PUNTER TURNS AINTREE INTO AN EMPIRE

Aintree was transformed into a modern-day Colosseum on Saturday as I Am Maximus etched his name into the history books, becoming the first horse since the legendary Red Rum to regain the Grand National crown. Under a masterful ride by Paul Townend, the Willie Mullins-trained 10-year-old stormed home as the 9/2 favorite, sparking scenes of absolute bedlam in the betting ring.

Today’s Racing Action: Sunday, April 12, 2026
With the Aintree dust settling, the focus shifts to a busy Sunday across the UK and Ireland.

Silks & Shenanigans: The Aintree Odyssey: Where Heels are High, Fences are Higher, and Your “Cert” is Usually a Lie

Welcome to the 2026 Grand National Meeting, three days of Liverpudlian glitter, questionable millinery choices, and the kind of sporting drama that makes even the most casual observer believe they can “read” a 34-runner handicap.

Running from Thursday, April 9 to Saturday, April 11, the Aintree Festival is the more relaxed, slightly louder cousin to Cheltenham. While Cheltenham is for the purists, Aintree is for the punters.