I Am Maximus Leads Grand National
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Last year's winner I Am Maximus heads the field for Saturday 's Grand National at Aintree.
The Willie Mullins -trained horse triumphed by seven and a half lengths in 2024 .
No horses were withdrawn at Thursday 's declaration stage, which means Duffle Coat takes the final place in the race.
The number of runners was reduced last year from 40 as part of safety measures.
The 2023 National was delayed by 14 minutes after protesters entered the track.
Activist group Animal Rising has said that it has no plans to disrupt the race.
The National time was brought forward an hour and 15 minutes to reduce build-up.
There were no fallers last year and 21 horses completed the race - the highest number across the finish line since 1992 .
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