Since 1977, women have ridden in 24 Grand Nationals. Geraldine Rees became the first to complete the course, on Cheers in 1982. In 2012 Katie Walsh became the first female jockey to earn a placed finish in the race, finishing third on Seabass. Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win with Minella Times in 2021.
Since 1977, women have ridden in 24 Grand Nationals. Geral?dine Rees became t!he first to complete the course, on Cheers in 1982. In 2012 Katie Walsh became the first female jockey to ?earn a placed finish in the race, finishing third on Seabass. Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win with Minella Times in 2021.