RACHAEL IS QUEEN OF FESTIVAL

Jockey Rachael Blackmore stars over four amazing days

DAY 1CHAMPION 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: “Honeysuckl...

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