‘This year’s race really stands out in terms of quality’: Grand National weights revealed

I Am Maximus, pictured winning the 2024 Randox Grand National.

Former Randox Grand National winner I Am Maximus heads the weights for the 2026 edition of the Aintree showpiece – ahead of last year’s victor Nick Rockett.

I Am Maximus, who carried the top weight in 2025 (11st 12lb) when he finished second, has been allocated the same for this year’s race. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding carried 11st 6lb when he won in 2024.

His stablemate, defending champion Nick Rockett, will carry 11st 11lb in the 2026 Grand National.