Horse Racing - Grand National Festival - Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Britain - April 10, 2021 Minella Times ridden by Rachael Blackmore in action during the Grand National Pool via REUTERS/Peter Powell
LIVERPOOL (Reuters) - Rachael Blackmore made Grand National history by becoming the first female jockey to win the race as she steered Minella Times across the finishing line at Aintree on Saturday.
The Irishwoman, who became the first leading jockey at the Cheltenham Festival last month, timed her finish to perfection as Minella Times surged ahead after the 30th and final fence.
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