Paul Townend received accolades after bringing I Am Maximus to his first Irish Grand National win. But, according to sportsbook reviews and news sites, they made their comeback late in the race to snatch the win from Gevrey.
It is the first time Townend won on a horse from JP McManus. According to online sports betting reports, I Am Maximus was recently bought from Mike Grech. Also, Townend used old-school horsemanship, ingenuity, and perseverance to win the race.
I Am Maximus did not look like a winner in the earlier parts of the race. But, according to sports betting odds professionals, he looked happier elsewhere instead of being at Fairyhouse. Also, showers and a cold breeze marred the race.
I am Maximus the Irish Grand National Winner
However, Townend barely kept the seven-year-old rookie in the game. Also, he ditched the plan and went for an outside approach. The good news is his horse responded well.
I Am Maximus had caught up to the pack of nine by the time they turned for home. However, it appeared like Townend would have no chance, after Gevrey took the lead two-thirds of the race.
He reached the final fence, but was still in fourth place. However, I Am Maximus is not lacking in quality either. In a race between stablemate Gevrey and outsider Dolcita, he came home late and shook the latter, defeating him by a length and a half.
While recovering from hip surgery and watching from Closutton, Willie Mullins was proud of his rider’s ability to think on his feet. The weekend he won his second Irish Grand National was a fitting conclusion to a domestic jumps season in which he established a record with 217 and running, as opposed to his 2018 total of 212.
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