Since 1977, female jockeys have been allowed in the Grand National horse race following the passing of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
That time, Brew returned with her horse Martinstown; this was the first Grand National with two female jockeys entering.
Carrie Ford finished in fifth, tying Rosemary Henderson's record for the best performance by a woman up to that time.
In 2021, Rachael Blackmore, riding Minella Times, became the first female jockey to win the race.
[1] Nina Carberry, Katie Walsh and Rachael Blackmore all started six Grand Nationals, a joint record for a woman.