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Townend was cleared of any wrongdoing after the incident at Aintree Grand National meeting.
Gold Dancer sustained a fatal back injury and was euthanised after the race.
The incident prompted criticism from animal welfare groups and calls for improved safety review.
BHA released a statement expressing sorrow and outlining the fatality review process.
Rival perspectives on safety and welfare were aired by groups including the RSPCA and Animal Aid.
Townend described the final fence incident and subsequent actions to officials.
Gold Dancer was owned by Gigginstown House Stud and trained for significant prize money.
Regulators pledged ongoing welfare reviews as part of sport safety improvements.

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Willie Mullins trains I Am Maximus to win the Grand National for a third straight year at Aintree.
Jockey Paul Townend delivered a measured ride to seal the victory for Mullins and I Am Maximus.
Owner JP McManus confirms plans to target next year’s race to chase Red Rum’s three National wins.
The Guardian highlights Mullins’s reputation for turning tough handicaps into triumphs and his enduring drive for more success.
I Am Maximus’s odds shifted dramatically during a frenetic final betting period before the off.
Mullins’s fourth Grand National win ties a record with notable stalwarts, underscoring his status as a premier trainer.
The Guardian notes the race featured intense moments where Mullins’s horses blocked rivals on the second circuit.
Townend credited Mullins’s ability to prepare horses for demanding races.
I Am Maximus’s victory is framed as a historic moment adding to Mullins’s racing legacy.
The Grand National 2026 meeting is captured in extended coverage and visual storytelling by The Guardian.

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