Rachael Blackmore
Irish National Hunt jockey
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Rachael Blackmore honorary MBE is an Irish jockey who competes in National Hunt and flat racing. In 2021, she became the first female jockey to win the Grand National in the 182-year history of the race. She also became the first woman to be leading jockey at the Cheltenham Festival with six victories, including the Champion Hurdle, in 2021. The following year she became the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
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Blackmore sidelined with neck injury after fall![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Grand National winner Blackmore sidelined with neck injuryRecord-breaking jockey Rachael Blackmore will not ride 'in the coming weeks' after injuring her neck in a fall.BBC Sport - Published | |
Historic Gold Cup winner A Plus Tard retiredA Plus Tard, the horse that provided jockey Rachael Blackmore with a historic Cheltenham Gold Cup win, has been retired.BBC Sport - Published | |
Blackmore given five-day ban for controversial ride![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Grand National preview: Blackmore backed for glory![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Blackmore seeks Gold Cup repeat with A Plus Tard![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Envoi Allen and Sire Du Berlais win at CheltenhamEnvoi Allen wins the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival for Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead while 33-1 shot Sire Du Berlais lands the Stayers' Hurdle.BBC Sport - Published |