Rachael Blackmore made Grand National history by becoming the first female jockey to win the race while leading the Minella Times down the finish line at Aintree on Saturday.
The Irishwoman, who became the first leading female jockey at the Cheltenham Festival last month, timed her final to perfection as the Minella Times advanced after the 30th and final close.
Minella Times, with a price of 11-1, never seemed threatened in the charge until the final 100-1 shot Balko Des Flos finishing second and Year Second Now in third place.
The closest a female jockey had ever won the world’s most famous race was Katie Walsh at Seabass in 2012, when she finished third.
“I can’t believe it,” Blackmore said. “It was a sensational turn. I’m lucky to be on horseback. It’s amazing.
“He was amazing and he jumped really well. I tried to wait as long as I could. When I jumped the last one and asked him a little bit, he was there.
“Right now I don’t feel like a man or a woman, I don’t even feel human. That’s amazing.”
Favorite fabric cap, mounted by Tom Scudamore, stretched on the third last fence.
This year’s race took place in front of empty stands due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Women have only been allowed to enter and compete for national nationalists since 1975, when the Sex Discrimination Act was passed. Blackmore is the twentieth female jockey to compete in the race.
Associated Press information contributed to this report.