Ladies Day

Something a bit different for a Thursday. A lovely trip to Ladies Day at Newmarket Races. Well why not?!

Now we know I’m not the best when it comes to ‘dressing up’. I thought I’d make an effort. I even bought a new dress for the occasion. I love it. And it has POCKETS! Not that I used them though. Far to toasty.

I picked the winner in the first race, but typically I didn’t put a bet on. That’s where my luck ran out. The following races that I did bet on, the best I had was a second (not that I put an each way bet on). Still I may not have won any money, but it was a fabulous day out nonetheless.

And I think I looked pretty fabulous too!

History made

Today Rachael Blackmore made sporting history by becoming the first female jockey to win the Grand National with victory on Minella Times at Aintree.

She deserves all the plaudits today. As does the horse and everyone involved with him.

One of the things that makes equestrianism so special is that gender doesn’t play a factor. Men and women compete on an equal footing. It doesn’t matter about the gender of the horse either. Mares, stallions and geldings all compete each other. It’s about you and your horse on the day.

Wonder why racing has taken so long to catch up.