Blackmore claimed her first victory in February , before going on to turn professional in March Rachel Blackmore made a historic achievement at the Aintree Racecourse yesterday, becoming the first female jockey to win the Grand National. At the Cheltenham festival last month she became the first female jockey to win the Champion Hurdle with victory on Honeysuckle. The 31 year old Blackmore comes from Killenaule in County Tipperary, her parents working as a dairy farmer and a school teacher.

Blackmore claimed her first victory in February , before going on to turn professional in March Want the day's sports headlines straight to your inbox? Our FREE newsletter will keep you ahead of the game. Rachel Blackmore made a historic achievement at the Aintree Racecourse yesterday, becoming the first female jockey to win the Grand National.

Rachel Blackmore made a historic achievement at the Aintree Racecourse yesterday, becoming the first female jockey to win the Grand National. At the Cheltenham festival last month she became the first female jockey to win the Champion Hurdle with victory on Honeysuckle. The 31 year old Blackmore comes from Killenaule in County Tipperary, her parents working as a dairy farmer and a school teacher. In her school days, Rachel had aspired to be a vet, getting a degree in equine science and combining her studies with riding out and competing as an amateur jockey.

Won her first collegiate start, the Annika Intercollegiate Invitational by tying the tournament record at and becoming the first player in WFU history to do so. Accepting all cookies will ensure you have the best experience possible when visiting Wagr. Some of these cookies are necessary to make our site work, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used.