Grand National 2021
Tom Jenkins’s best sports photos of 2021
The Guardian and Observer sport photographer Tom Jenkins selects his favourite images from the thousands of frames that he shot during 2021 and recalls the stories behind them
Tom Jenkins
31, Dec, 2021 @12:01 AM
Rachael Blackmore wins Grand National on Minella Times – as it happened
Rachael Blackmore pulled away from the pack on Minella Times to become the first female jockey to win the Aintree classic
John Brewin, Tony Paley and Greg Wood at Aintree
10, Apr, 2021 @5:25 PM
Rachael Blackmore is first female jockey to win Grand National, on Minella Times
Rachael Blackmore created history when she became the first female jockey to win the Grand National when riding Minella Times to victory
Greg Wood at Aintree
10, Apr, 2021 @4:53 PM
Talking Horses: Any Second Now can win second Grand National for Walsh
Trainer who won with Papillon in 2000 has runner who looks set to improve for marathon trip in Aintree spectacular
Greg Wood
09, Apr, 2021 @11:01 PM
Follow the money: why Grand National punters are backing Rachael Blackmore
Once-a-year backers will be getting behind the Cheltenham Festival’s leading jockey on Minella Times at Aintree
Greg Wood
09, Apr, 2021 @5:41 PM
Grand National 2021: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners
Hot favourite Cloth Cap heads the betting for the world’s most famous race at Aintree on Saturday
Greg Wood
08, Apr, 2021 @6:25 PM
Talking Horses: Tiger Roll is back at Aintree, but not in the right race
The dual Grand National winner lines up over traditional fences on Thursday and misses his chance for Aintree immortality
Greg Wood
08, Apr, 2021 @8:34 AM
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