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Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore becomes the first female winner of the Grand National.

Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore becomes the first female winner of the Grand National. Another horse, The Grand Mile, suffers a broken leg and is euthanised.

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SportIrish jockey Rachael Blackmore becomes the first female winner of the Grand National.

Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore becomes the first female winner of the Grand National. Another horse, The Grand Mile, suffers a broken leg and is euthanised.

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