A Plus Tard (3-1 favourite) went one better than last year to help Rachael Blackmore become the first female jockey to win the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase, the feature of the final day of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival.
Trailblazer Blackmore capped a memorable 13 months by landing National Hunt racing's blue riband event aboard last year's Henry De Bromhead-trained runner-up, overturning the form with stable-mate Minella Indo (7-1).
The Tipperary-born rider picked up the leading jockey trophy at last year's Festival with six victories including the Champion Hurdle on Honeysuckle and most famously triumphed in the Randox Grand National at Aintree Racecourse with Minella Times – all firsts for a female rider. She was also crowned the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year for her incredible achievements.
