Grand National
I Am Maximus heads weights for 2026 Grand National
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Former Grand National winner I Am Maximus has been assigned the top weight of 11st 12lb for the 2026 Randox Grand National at Aintree. Defending champion Nick Rockett carries 11st 11lb, while Iroko leads the ante-post betting markets. The weights were announced on 17 February 2026, with 76 entries remaining for the 11 April race.
Five-year-old Oliver Christie, who has undergone four open-heart surgeries for congenital heart disease, has been named the honorary 35th runner in the 2026 Randox Grand National. The announcement by The Jockey Club highlights the work of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, where Oliver receives care. His mother, Amelia Christie, who works at Aintree racecourse, described the honor as the ultimate recognition for their family.
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Eddie Harty, the Irish Olympic eventer and jockey who won the 1969 Grand National, has died at the age of 88. He passed away on 11 February, just a week after his wife Patricia. Harty's career spanned equestrian events and horse racing, marked by family legacy and notable achievements.