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Sun rises over Aintree ahead of Grand National
The 2021 Grand National took place on Saturday with Rachael Blackmore making history at Aintree becoming the first female jockey to win the world’s most famous steeplechase.
Blackmore’s Minella Times 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 at Aintree.
Aidan Coleman partnered Balko Des Flos – and Any Second Now was third for trainer Ted Walsh, with Willie Mullins’ Burrows Saint finishing fourth to complete a clean sweep for Irish horses.
Follow live reaction from the 2021 Grand National below:
Andrew Gamble10 April 2021 17:44
DE BROMHEAD GRATEFUL TO ‘BRILLIANT’ BLACKMORE
After watching Rachael Blackmore dominate aboard his horses at Cheltenham, it feels like deja vu for winning trainer Henry De Bromhead – and he is certainly not taking her for granted.
He said: “It’s amazing – it’s what you dream of.
“Rachael is brilliant. I am so lucky to have her. She’s just brilliant.”
Andrew Gamble10 April 2021 17:43
DE BROMHEAD GRATEFUL TO ‘BRILLIANT’ BLACKMORE
After watching Rachael Blackmore dominate aboard his horses at Cheltenham, it feels like deja vu for winning trainer Henry De Bromhead – and he is certainly not taking her for granted.
He said: “It’s amazing – it’s what you dream of.
“Rachael is brilliant. I am so lucky to have her. She’s just brilliant.”
Andrew Gamble10 April 2021 17:43
A ONE-TWO FOR HENRY DE BROMHEAD
While Minella Times was the winner, Balko Des Flos finished second – another of De Bromhead’s horses.
Andrew Gamble10 April 2021 17:42
MINELLA TIMES HEADS TOWARDS THE WINNERS’ ENCLOSURE
This is one of those true moments of sporting brilliance where you can’t help but wonder how incredible it would be to have fans present. Blackmore would have received an ovation for the ages.
Andrew Gamble10 April 2021 17:40
BLACKMORE CANNOT BELIEVE HER GRAND NATIONAL WIN
“I cannot believe it. He was a sensational spin. I’m so lucky to be riding. It is unbelievable,” she said.
“He was just incredible and jumped beautifully. I tried to wait as long as I could.
“When I jumped the last and asked him for a bit, he was there.”
Andrew Gamble10 April 2021 17:38
WHO IS GRAND NATIONAL WINNER RACHEL BLACKMORE?
Andrew Gamble10 April 2021 17:37
GRAND NATIONAL FINAL CLASSIFICATION
1 Minella Times (Rachael Blackmore) 11-1
2 Balko Des Flos (Aidan Coleman) 100-1
3 Any Second Now (M P Walsh) 15-2
4 Burrows Saint (Mr P W Mullins) 9-1
Andrew Gamble10 April 2021 17:31
MINELLA TIMES WINS THE GRAND NATIONAL
There is no stronger duo in the sport than Henry De Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore.
Andrew Gamble10 April 2021 17:30
CAN ANYONE STOP BLACKMORE?
Andrew Gamble10 April 2021 17:28
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