Horse racing-I am Maximus wins Grand National

Horse Racing - Grand National Festival 2024 - Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Britain - April 13, 2024 Paul Townend riding I Am Maximus celebrates winning the 16:00 Randox Grand National Handicap Chase REUTERS/Carl Recine

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -I Am Maximus romped to a stunning victory in the Grand National steeplechase on Saturday as trainer Willie Mullins continued his dominant jump-racing season.

The 176th edition of the iconic race, watched by tens of thousands at the Aintree course and millions around the world, was wide open as the last of the 30 fences was cleared.