I Am Maximus won this year’s Grand National and not a single horse fell in this year’s race.

Two thirds (21 of 32) finished the race, with the horse ridden by Paul Townend crossing the finish line first.

An Aintree spokesman said seven horses were pulled up and four horses were pulled down, but none fell. This comes after organizers made some changes to improve safety.

Changes include reducing the number of runners, a standing start, shortening one of the fences, and adding foam and rubber toe boards to each fence.

Additionally, this year’s race will be held earlier at 4pm, which organizers hope will “ensure optimal conditions”.

Last year’s race was postponed after protesters stormed the track.

The Jockey Club, which operates the course, said the changes were “data-driven” and followed analysis of recent Grand Nationals.

It added that the protests had no impact.

“There may not be a horse killed in this race, but a horse is killed every other day in British racing,” said Ola Coghlan of Animals Rising.

She added that her protest group wanted horse racing to be “consigned to history”.

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The match itself has been hailed as one of the best of all time.

Retired jockey Sir McCoy said: “It was the most wonderful finish.”

“I’ve never seen so many horses have a chance to win a Grand National so late in the race. What an incredible race – what a show.”

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“If that doesn’t convince people that this is a wonderful sport, I don’t know what will,” said Ruby Walsh, a two-time national champion.

Last year’s winner, Corach Rambler, held off jockey Derek Fox at the first hurdle.

Spokesman Paul Binfield said the “unfortunate slump” had saved bookmaker Paddy Power more than £5 million.

He added: “Many bettors spotted the winner but despite this the bookmakers had the result.”