Waterford trainer Henry de Bromhead has pulled off a brilliant one two in the Grand National at Aintree.
Minella Times, owned by JP McManus, won the flagship race with jockey Rachael Blackmore on board at odds of 11-1.
It's a fantastic feat for Blackmore as she becomes the first female jockey to win the world's most famous steeplechase.
Blackmore told ITV Racing: “I just cannot believe it. He was an absolutely sensational spin.
“What Henry de Bromhead does with these horses, I don’t know! I’m so lucky to be riding them, I just cannot believe I’m after winning the Grand National. This is unbelievable.”
𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. 𝐎𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞. 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐟.#GrandNational ☘️ pic.twitter.com/iOkGG4jIUB
— Horse Racing Ireland (@HRIRacing) April 10, 2021
Balko des Flos, also trained by de Bromhead, came in second place - the outsider with odds of 100-1.
What a year for @rachaelblackmor & @HenrydeBromhead who between them have won:
🏆 Grand National
🏆 Gold Cup
🏆 Champion Hurdle
🏆 Triumph Hurdle
🏆 Ryanair Chase
🏆 Hatton's Grace
🏆 Irish Champion Hurdle
🇮🇪 Heroes 👏 pic.twitter.com/8KF6FEZcYA— Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 10, 2021
Incredible!
