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RACHAEL Blackmore became the first woman to ride the winner of the Randox Grand National when steering Minella Times to glory at Aintree. The Irish rider, 31, was top jockey at the Cheltenham Festival - where she won the Champion Hurdle - and crowned a fabulous season with an historic triumph in the world's greatest steeplechase. The writing was on the wall when she took Minella Times into the lead before the final fence, although she had to keep the Henry de Bromhead-trained eight-year-old up to his work as the famous Elbow approached. Blackmore and Minella Times (11-1) were not for ...

Where did my horse finish in the Grand National 2021? Full results, fallers and finishers Mirror 8 hrs ago Press Association Rachael Blackmore made history at Aintree as she became the first female jockey to win the Grand National on Minella Times. Blackmore led home a one-two for trainer Henry de Bromhead, winning at 11-1 from 100-1 runner-up Balko Des Flos. The Irish jockey, who last month was the first female jockey to win the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham - on De Bromhead's Honeysuckle - bided her time before challenging and leading two out en route to even greater glory...

History maker! Rachael Blackmore wins the Aintree Grand National on Minella Times More glory for trainer Henry De Bromhead. By Press Association Saturday 10 Apr 2021, 5:28 PM 4 hours ago 42,269 Views 47 Comments Rachael Blackmore celebrates after the Aintree Grand National. Image: PA Image: PA RACHAEL BLACKMORE BECAME the first woman to ride the winner of the Aintree Grand National when steering Minella Times to glory. The 31-year-old Irish ...