Messages full of praise

KATIE WALSH: ‘She is remarkable and I’m over the moon for her. She works so hard and is an inspiration for women and for men. I’m her number one fan. The mental strength she has is something to behold.’ CLARE BALDING: ‘Wow, wow, wow. Rachael Blackmore makes history. Always in the right position, jumped beautifully, timed her run perfectly.’

HAYLEY TURNER: ‘For all the girls who watched

National Velvet! Thank you @rachaelblackmore.’

MARY LOU McDONALD (Sinn Fein leader): ‘Incredible achievement by an incredible woman.’

RISHI PERSAD: ‘Female riders in the National has always been a “thing”. Rachael has put an end to that today.’