'I can’t believe I am Rachael Blackmore'

'I can’t believe I am Rachael Blackmore'

Minella Times ridden by Rachael Blackmore clears the water during Grand National Day

Sat, 10 Apr, 2021 - 20:05
Colm O’Connor

For Rachael Blackmore the aftermath of the Grand National was something akin to an outer body experience.

The cameras flashed, the choppers whirred as everyone wanted a piece of the first female winner of the Aintree’s - and the world’s - greatest steeplechase.

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