Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus & Nick Rockett head confirmations for Aintree race

I Am Maximus has finished first and second in his two runs in the Grand National

I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - the past two winners of the Grand National - head the confirmations for Saturday's race at Aintree.

The pair, both trained by Willie Mullins, won the race in 2024 and 2025 respectively and top the weights for the 2026 renewal.

I Am Maximus, owned by JP McManus, triumphed by seven and a half lengths in 2024, before finishing two and a half lengths behind Nick Rockett who was victorious under Mullins' son Patrick last year.

There are 49 entries remaining, and a maximum of 34 runners will line up on the day after the final field and four reserves are announced on Wednesday.