Rachael Blackmore wins Cheltenham Festival, honors late cousin

Rachael Blackmore won the Mares' Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, riding Air Of Entitlement to victory. This win marked her 17th success at the Festival and came on the day of her cousin Robert Blackmore's funeral. Blackmore dedicated the win to her late cousin, who passed away over the weekend. She expressed gratitude for the support from her team and highlighted the performance of her horse, which secured a half-length victory over the favorite. The jockey noted the challenges of the first two days at the Festival but felt fortunate to ride well-prepared horses. She praised the training of Henry de Bromhead, stating that his horses consistently perform above expectations at Cheltenham.