The 2024 winner I Am Maximus heads to Aintree on Saturday as favourite to win again. Here is a look through the chances of all 34 contendersOne of two previous winners at the top of the weights, and he backed up his 2024 success by pressing Nick Rockett all the way to the Elbow 12 months ago before finally crying enough. He had shown precious few hints of his National-winning form in two runs prior to that exceptional performance under top weight and has more to recommend him this year, having finished second in a Grade One in December and then fifth in the Irish Gold Cup. In strict handicapping terms, he should probably find one or two too good, but Aintree aptitude is a serious weapon and another podium place is no forlorn hope.Verdict: each-way hope on Aintree form but no top-weight winner since 70s Continue reading...