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RACHAEL IS QUEEN OF FESTIVAL

Jockey Rachael Blackmore stars over four amazing days

DAY 1
CHAMPION HURDLE 
Rachael Blackmore made history by becoming the first female jockey to win the Champion Hurdle – then said she hoped it would inspire others to follow their dreams.
Blackmore partnered the 11/10 favourite Honeysuckle, who becomes the sixth mare to win the most prestigious prize over hurdles. The seven-year-old never looked likely to be beaten and came home the comfortable six and a half length winner over Sharjah, who was runner-up for the second year in succession.
Blackmore said: “Honeysuckle...

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