Sport
Rachael Blackmore creates history as the first female jockey to win the iconic Grand National – NEWS.com.au
Rachael Blackmore creates history as the first female jockey to win the iconic Grand National
Rachael Blackmore has made history as the first ever female winner of the Grand National.The queen of the Cheltenham Festival surged clear on $11-shot Minella Times to win the world’s most famous racing contest convincingly at the iconic Aintree racecourse.
Not since February 1839, when the Grand National was first run, had a woman crossed the line in first.
But Irish rider Blackmore, 31, looked in total control over the four-mile course, never once seriously troubled as horses all around struggled…
-
Noosa News22 hours agoMajor crash on Gateway Motorway snarls morning commute
-
Business20 hours agoThis ASX 200 mining stock is eyeing the lithium throne
-
Noosa News18 hours agoDriver arrested after life-threatening hit-and-run on outskirts of Ipswich, Queensland
-
General20 hours agoTrump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill