There was a Waterford winner at Cheltenham this afternoon.
Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore combined for their second win of the week.
50/1 shot Minella Indo ran out a surprise but deserving winner in the Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle, finishing ahead of Commander of Fleet and Allaho.
Minella Indo wins the 2.50 Novices' Hurdle!#CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/vHyET5jfMo
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) March 15, 2019
It was Rachel Blackmore first Grade 1 at the Cheltenham Festival, she became only the third woman to ride a double at the festival after Gee Armytage in 1987 and Nina Carberry in 2016.
A very humble @rachaelblackmor on her second success of the week. 🥇#GreenCorner 🇮🇪☘️ #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/w3scalOD49
— Horse Racing Ireland (@HRIRacing) March 15, 2019
The Knockeen trainer spoke to Horse Racing Ireland after the win.
.@HenrydeBromhead on @rachaelblackmor's win on board 50/1 shot Minella Indo in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle.#GreenCorner 🇮🇪☘️ #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/rf0WULt8WK
— Horse Racing Ireland (@HRIRacing) March 15, 2019
