maximus

The new pontifex maximus has much work ahead of him to wrangle the faithful into unity.

Respighi’s evocations of gladiators at the Circus Maximus, of early Christian pilgrims and other scenes of ancient Roman life, seem a surprisingly odd epilogue to an all-American conductor’s storied career.

Nick Rockett won at Aintree from last year's winner I Am Maximus with fellow stablemate Grangeclare West in third.

The 33-1 chance denied last year's winner I Am Maximus, who finished second, with Grangeclare West in third.

Nick Rockett galloped away from top weight I Am Maximus after the final fence to win by two and a half lengths.