Rachael Blackmore made Grand National history by becoming the first female jockey to win the race when she sent Minella Times across the finish line at Aintree on Saturday.
The Irish woman, who became the first female lead jockey at the Cheltenham Festival last month, timed her finish to perfection as Minella Times pushed ahead after the 30th and final hurdle.
Minella Times, priced at 11-1, never looked threatened on the attack to the finish. 100-1 shot Balko Des Flos in second place and Any Second Now in third place.
The closest thing to a female jockey who had previously won the world’s most famous steeplechase was Katie Walsh at Seabass in 2012 when she finished third.
“I can’t believe it,” Blackmore said. “He was a sensational spin. I’m so lucky to get to drive. It’s incredible.
“He was just incredible and jumped beautifully. I tried to wait as long as I could. When I took the last jump and asked him for a little bit, he was there.”
“I don’t feel like a man or a woman right now, I don’t even feel like a human being. This is just incredible.”
Favorite cloth cap, ridden by Tom Scudamore, stopped at the penultimate gate.
The race took place in front of empty stands this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Female jockeys have only been allowed to compete in and race in the National since 1975, when the Sex Discrimination Act was passed. Blackmore is the 20th female jockey to compete in the race.
Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report.