I Am Maximum is set to compete in the 2025 Grand National, aiming for a second consecutive victory in the prestigious race at Aintree Racecourse. The Willie Mullins-trained horse will carry 8lb more weight than last year, topping the weights for the event with a potential field of 34 runners.
Martin Greenwood, the British Horseracing Authority’s Chase Handicapper, highlighted the significance of I Am Maximum potentially winning off the highest mark seen in the 21st century. The race is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 16:00 BST and is expected to last between nine and 11 minutes.
With changes to the course, Greenwood anticipates a rise in the quality of horses competing in the Grand National in the future. The total prize money for the race is £1 million, with the winner receiving £500,000.
Viewers in the UK can watch the Grand National live on ITV 1 and Racing TV, with coverage starting at 15:15. BBC Radio 5 Live will provide radio commentary of the race. Weather forecasts indicate sunny conditions with a temperature of around 14 degrees and soft going at Aintree.