Defending champion I Am Maximus heads final field for Grand National

I Am Maximus -- who stormed to victory by over seven lengths last year -- is one of six runners from the stables of Irish training legend Willie Mullins. His owner JP McManus has several other chances in the race -- including the hottest English hope Iroko -- as he eyes a record fourth victory and a winner's cheque for £500,000 ($650,000). The Irish provide 18 of the runners, including 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Minella Indo, third last year, and 2023 King George VI Chase victor Hewick. Although...