I Am Maximus wins Paul Townend his first Irish Grand National

"It was looking unlikely for a long way. I just tried to get him back popping," admitted the jockey afterwards.
I Am Maximus wins Paul Townend his first Irish Grand National

CHAMPIONS:Jockey Paul Townend celebrates winning the Irish Grand National with I Am Maximus. PIC Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023 - 18:16
Gary Carson, PA

I Am Maximus lunged late to claim victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

The seven-year-old was an 8-1 chance in the three-mile-five-furlong feature for the all-conquering Willie Mullins and Paul Townend.

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