A Hollywood fantasy turned into reality on Saturday when Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win Britain’s grueling Grand National horse race, breaking down one of the biggest gender barriers in sports. “I never even imagined I’d get a ride in this race, never mind get my hands on the trophy,” Blackmore said. After all, the 1944 Hollywood …
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