Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore created history as she became the first female rider to win horse racing's Cheltenham Gold Cup in Gloucestershire, England.

Blackmore piloted A Plus Tard.to victory for trainer Henry de Bromhead ahead of stablemate and defending champion Minella Indo. Protektorat finished third.

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Irish-trained Energumene won the Champion Chase at horse racing's National Hunt Festival in Cheltenham, England.

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