Horse racing: Blackmore described as an 'inspiration' after National triumph


Horse Racing - Grand National Festival - Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Britain - April 10, 2021 Minella Times ridden by Rachael Blackmore in action before winning the Grand National Pool via REUTERS/Scott Heppell

LONDON (Reuters) - Grand National winning jockey Rachael Blackmore was described as an "inspiration" after becoming the first female to ride the winner at the world's most famous race on Saturday.

The Irishwoman produced a masterful ride on 11-1 shot Minella Times to win by six lengths after taking control two fences from home at the Aintree course.

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