Who is Paul Townend riding in the 2025 Grand National?

Paul Townend has enjoyed a spectacular Aintree Festival so far and he bids to win a second Grand National in a row on Saturday.

Who is Paul Townend riding?

Townend will be aboard I Am Maximus for the second consecutive year.

2024 saw the duo storm to Grand National victory and a repeat bid seems to be very much on the cards.

The 34-year-old jockey is in scintillating form heading into the Aintree showpiece, recording a hat-trick of Grade 1 wins on the opening day of the festival.

He completed the three-timer aboard superstar mare, Lossiemouth.

Whilst her task was made more straightforward by Constitution Hill's departure from the race, Townend delivered his mount perfectly to land the spoils.

As a result, the grey is now into 4/1 for the 2026 Champion Hurdle.

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William Dobbie

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