Blackmore to be inducted as Grand National Legend
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Rachael Blackmore, who made history when becoming the first female jockey to ride the winner of the Randox Grand National, will be inducted as a Grand National Legend for 2026.
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Grand National: History-maker Rachael Blackmore to be inducted as Legend and Aintree bar named in her honour Rachael Blackmore steered Minella Times to Grand National victory at Aintree in 2021, becoming the first female jockey to ride the winner of the race; she retired from riding in May last year with a total of 575 career winners Tuesday 7 April 2026 10:33, UK Rachael Blackmore, who made history when becoming the first female jockey to ride the winner of the Randox Grand National, will be inducted as a Grand National Legend for 2026. The 36-year-old retired rider, who steered Minella Times to victory at Aintree in 2021, will be honoured in a ceremony on the opening day of the Grand National Festival this Thursday. She joins the likes of Ginger McCain, Jenny Pitman and JP McManus as well as equine stars Red Rum, Tiger Roll and Aldaniti to be named a Grand National Legend. Not one, but two leading Grand National hopes! At home with Iroko & Jagwar Soldier In Milan dispatches rivals in Irish Grand National The ceremony will take place by the newly-renamed facility Blackmore's Bar, which will be officially opened by Rachael herself on Thursday. Blackmore said: "Winning the Randox Grand National at Aintree on Minella Times is a moment in my life I will never forget. Seeing my name now included on the list of Grand National Legends is such an honour, I feel very lucky to be part of that history. "I'm also looking forward to opening Blackmore's Bar at the racecourse, something I definitely thought I would never be saying! It's a cool idea and something a bit different that people can hopefully enjoy during the week." Also See: Full racecards Fast results Blackmore announced her retirement from the saddle in May 2025 with a total of 575 career winners, which also included 18 successes at the Cheltenham Festival. Follow Sky Sports on WhatsApp Follow Sky Sports on WhatsApp for the latest sports news, videos, features, analysis and much more Around Sky Upgrade to Sky Sports...
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