Tipp jockey Rachael Blackmore becomes first female rider to win Grand National

Blackmore led home a one-two for trainer Henry de Bromhead, winning at 11-1 from 100-1 runner-up Balko Des Flos
Jockey Rachael Blackmore receives the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase trophy after winning on Minella Times during Grand National 

Jockey Rachael Blackmore receives the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase trophy after winning on Minella Times during Grand National 

Sat, 10 Apr, 2021 - 17:35
Colm O'Connor and Nicole Glennon

Rachael Blackmore has 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.

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