Did any horses die in the Grand National? Everything we know after big race at Aintree

Did any horses die in the Grand National? Everything we know after big race at AintreeThe 2026 Grand National is now complete with I Am Maximus emerging as the winner once moreCommentsSportNick Murphy Assistant Editor 16:45, 11 Apr 2026Updated 16:54, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe 2026 Grand National is now completeThe 2026 Grand National has finished. The world's most iconic race, which was reduced from 40 runners to 34 to enhance equine and participant welfare in 2024, was won this year by I Am Maximus.‌The JP McManus-owned horse regained his title having won the famous race in 2024. Nick Rockett, who was pulled out of the race this time around, took the spoils in the year in between in 2025.‌A full field of 34 horses started the race but only 16 completed the course without falling or unseating their rider. They were I Am Maximus (1st), Iroko (2nd), Jordans (3rd), Johnnywho (4th), High Class Hero (5th), Favori De Champdou (6th), Final Orders (7th), Champ Kiely (8th), Three Card Brag (9th), Monty's Star (10th), Answer To Kayf (11th), Gorgeous Tom (12th), Imperial Saint (13th), Haiti Couleurs (14th), Twig (15th) and Firefox (16th).‌There was concern for two horses, in particular, after the race's conclusion. Top Of The Bill, trained by Nigel & Willy Twiston Davies, fell during the contest and was subsequently assessed on course. However, not long after ITV reported that he was up and walking.Quai De Bourbon, trained by Willie Mullins, came down at the second fence on the first circuit and is reported to have walked into a horse ambulance after the race. He will be assessed at the stables, as is Mr Vango.READ MORE: Grand National horse Get On George tragically dies as Aintree rocked by heartbreaking newsREAD MORE: Gold Dancer jockey explains how fatal injury occurred while winning race at AintreeOthers who fell or unseated during the Grand National include Grangeclare West, one of the favourites for the race who shipped his jockey at the first and Pa...