Rachael Blackmore named Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year

In April she steered home 11/1 chance Minella Times to win the world’s most famous steeplechase by six and a half lengths, the first woman to do so in the race’s 172-year history.

Rachael Blackmore, the first female jockey to win the Aintree Grand National has been crowned The Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year for 2021.

In what was an outstanding year for sport, but particularly for Irish sportswomen, Blackmore recorded several historic firsts over a three-week period.