A day of dry and sunny weather at the first Saturday race of horseracing season in York.

Rachael Blackmore enjoyed a perfect introduction to York racecourse as Term Of Endearment claimed Group Three glory in the William Hill Bronte Cup Fillies’ Stakes.

Racegoers enjoyed seeing a win for famous jockey Rachael Blackmore at her first time riding at york.

Blackmore, 34 had a huge roar from the the crowd as she passed the stands to the winning post.

Her 4/1 success was confirmed after a lengthy stewards enquiry.

Night Sparkle made a good battle, with the pair getting very close, prompting a stewards’ inquiry, Term Of Endearment was eventually confirmed as the three-quarter-length winner.

Trained by long-term ally Henry de Bromhead, Term Of Endearment triumphed in this company last term and was sent off a 4-1 shot on the Knavesmire, launching her challenge a couple of furlongs from home.