Rachael Blackmore has made history at Cheltenham.
The Tipperary woman has become the first female jockey to win a race at the festival.
Rachael Blackmore was on board the Henry de Bromhead trained Honeysuckle in the Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy.


Henry de Bromhead spoke after the race:
“Amazing, stuff you would dream of, never thought that this would happen.
“She is an amazing mare, she is just incredible, what a partnership she and Rachael have, Rachael was amazing, I thought she was so cool throughout the race.”
Rachael Blackmore gave her reaction saying “it feels absolutely incredible.”
“I can’t believe we just won a champion hurdle, it’s incredible.
“I hope Kenny Alexander is getting a kick out of this at home, I’m sure he is and Peter Moloney. It’s unbelievable for everyone in the yard, they all work so hard.”