Lady Nelson was first woman owner of National winner

Rachael Blackmore's sensational victory in the Aintree Grand National on Minella Times today ensures her place in racing history as the first woman jockey to win the famous race.

She follows in the footsteps of a woman who lived in Meath and who also carved out a significant piece of history in the famous race.

In 1915 Lady Margaret Nelson became the first woman owner to ever win the Aintree Grand National with her horse Ally Sloper.

Bred in England Ally Sloper was guided home by legendary amateur jockey Mr Jack Anthony and won by two lengths ahead of Jacobus.

Lady Nelson and her husband Sir William Nelson lived at Clonbarron House in Kildalkey.

Sir William Nelson was a very successful businessman. He ran the Nelson Shipping Line and made a fortune but he was also, along with his wife, very interested in horses.

They ran a renowned stud farm in Clonbarron, which is located on the road between Athboy and Kildalkey.

One of their most famous horses was Tangiers which won the Ascot Gold Cup, the Newbury Summer Cup and the Jubilee Handicap.

Sir William Nelson died in 1922 and 10 years later Lady Margaret also passed away but not before making her mark in the Aintree Grand National, one of the most famous races in the world.

And today Rachael Blackmore made her mark in a way that will be remembered for a long time.