When did Rachael Blackmore win the Grand National?
Find out when Rachael Blackmore made history by winning the Grand National, becoming the first female jockey ever to triumph in the famous Aintree race.
www.grandnational.fansRachael Blackmore is not riding in this year’s Grand National as she retired from racing at the end of the 2025 season. She made history in 2021 by becoming the first female jockey to win the Grand National aboard Minella Times. For context, the 2025 and 2026 Grand Nationals featured other riders, with Blackmore stepping away from the sport after a storied career. If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates on who did ride and how the horses fared in the most recent races.[1][2][5]