Blackmore celebrates her historic win on Minella Times
AINTREE (UNITED KINGDOM) – Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National on Saturday, coming home clear on Minella Times in the world’s most gruelling steeplechase which was first staged in 1839.
The 31-year-old added National glory to her history-making exploits at Cheltenham last month with an inch-perfect ride.
Blackmore’s victory came 44 years since Charlotte Brew became the first woman to tackle the National — Katie Walsh had gone closest with third on Seabass in 2012.
For trainer Henry de Bromhead it also completed an incredible run, having become the first trainer to win the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase and Gold Cup at Cheltenham.
Sadly for Blackmore and de Bromhead their extraordinary achievement was behind…
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