Rachael Blackmore wins at 2025 Cheltenham Festival
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Rachael Blackmore won her first race at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, riding Air Of Entitlement to victory in the Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle. This win marked a turnaround for Blackmore and trainer Henry de Bromhead, who had not won earlier in the festival. Air Of Entitlement, a 16-1 outsider, edged out the favorite, Sixandahalf, by half a length. The race featured early drama with a false start, but Blackmore's strategic ride helped secure the win after a strong finish up the Cheltenham hill. Blackmore expressed gratitude for the victory, noting her luck in riding quality horses. Other trainers commented on their horses' performances, with Diva Luna finishing third and showing signs of improvement.