# Rachael Blackmore

This month

March 2023

# Racing

Emotional scenes in Cheltenham as Rachael Blackmore dedicates win to the late Jack De Bromhead

Magnificent mare bows with fourth Cheltenham Festival success.

24.6k

Mar 14th 2023, 6:18 PM

# Racing

Fairytale Cheltenham win for Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore with Honeysuckle

Magnificent mare bows with fourth Cheltenham Festival success.

11.0k

Mar 14th 2023, 4:43 PM

# Hopeful

Blackmore hopes Honeysuckle can have 'one more big day' at Cheltenham

The nine-year-old will bid to end her career with a fourth and final Festival success before she is retired.

2.8k

Mar 13th 2023, 10:46 AM

Last month

February 2023

# Time to say goodbye

Minella Times - Rachael Blackmore's Grand National winner - retires following injury setback

The 10-year-old was being prepared for Aintree but connections have called time on his career.

2.4k

Feb 21st 2023, 11:32 AM

This year

2023

# Racing

Minella Indo wins New Year’s Day thriller for Blackmore and de Bromhead

2021 Gold Cup winner back with a bang at Tramore.

3.8k

Jan 1st 2023, 3:07 PM

Last year

2022

# recognition

Here are the 10 nominees for RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year

Katie Taylor, David Clifford and Katie McCabe are among the nominees.

13.4k

Dec 10th 2022, 11:23 PM

# Racing

Captain Guinness serves up treat for De Bromhead and Blackmore, shock result in Lismullen

Home by The Lee left Lismullen heavyweights in his wake.

5.6k

Nov 13th 2022, 5:41 PM

# Ready to go

Rachael Blackmore’s Honeysuckle primed for Hatton’s Grace Hurdle record bid

Henry de Bromhead’s wondermare heads Fairyhouse entries.

2.5k

Nov 10th 2022, 4:10 PM

# Down Royal

Rachael Blackmore steers Envoi Allen back to Grade One glory for De Bromhead

Envoi Allen took the feature race of the day at Down Royal.

3.2k

Nov 5th 2022, 3:42 PM

# Horse Racing

Rachael Blackmore delivers poignant win for Henry de Bromhed

Ingenious Stroke won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners’ Chase at Downpatrick.

11.3k

Sep 16th 2022, 6:36 PM

# Racing

Fairyhouse start again on the agenda for Honeysuckle

Superstar mare likely to return in Hatton’s Grace Hurdle.

2.1k

Jul 21st 2022, 12:52 PM

# Punchestown Festival 2022

Honeysuckle and Blackmore an irresistible combination amid a week of anticipation

It is three years since the Punchestown Festival was last run with open doors, and that only serves to heighten the expectation with advance ticket sales up by 80%.

2.0k

Apr 26th 2022, 2:01 PM

# king henry

De Bromhead hopes Blackmore and Minella Times overcome weighty National issue

Blackmore and Minella Times have a huge challenge ahead of them in tomorrow’s Grand National.

3.2k

Apr 8th 2022, 9:27 AM

# Winner winner

Henry De Bromhead hails ‘unreal’ repeat of Cheltenham double

Trainer and jockey Rachael Blackmore claimed Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup success.

3.9k

Mar 21st 2022, 3:32 PM

# Tipp Top

Business as usual for the champ as Rachael Blackmore enjoys Thurles homecoming

‘I feel tired, and that’s the first thing that comes to mind!’

9.3k

Mar 19th 2022, 6:46 PM

# Gold cup

Rachael Blackmore continues to take racing and the sporting world by storm

Willie Mullins had five of the seven winners on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival, and he is not the headline act.

5.2k

Mar 18th 2022, 8:59 PM

# Racing

Rachael Blackmore's Gold Cup glory - 'I just can't explain how lucky I feel'

A Plus Tard landed the big one at Cheltenham today.

28.9k

Mar 18th 2022, 4:59 PM

# Star Of The Show

Rachael Blackmore makes history again as A Plus Tard wins Cheltenham Gold Cup

A Plus Tard was sent off the 3/1 favourite.

32.9k

Mar 18th 2022, 3:40 PM

# Worth A Few Bob

Rachael Blackmore wins again - this time on Bob Olinger in dramatic Festival opener

Galopin Des Champs was clear when falling at the last.

3.9k

Mar 17th 2022, 2:05 PM

# honey honey

Rachael Blackmore: 'I wish I had the vocabulary to explain how it felt coming back in'

The Irish star savoured every bit of applause from the Cheltenham faithful this afternoon.

24.9k

Mar 15th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Racing

Donn McClean: Honeysuckle and Blackmore are a formidable force, unbeaten, unbeatable

Donn McClean takes a look at the contenders for the Champion Hurdle, three weeks out from the Cheltenham festival.

2.0k

Mar 2nd 2022, 1:55 PM

# preparation

'I’m happy it happened, but you’re looking forward' - Blackmore targeting more Cheltenham glory

The champion Irish jockey is preparing for the festival taking place in a few weeks.

2.3k

Feb 15th 2022, 5:30 PM

# Don't Stop Believing

Journey With Me firmly on track for Ballymore challenge

Naas winner another Festival big gun for De Bromhead and Blackmore.

1.5k

Feb 12th 2022, 2:37 PM

# Bob's Your Uncle

Bob Olinger sparkles for Blackmore and de Bromhead at Punchestown

Star seven-year-old won the Grade 3 Kildare Novice Chase.

2.5k

Jan 16th 2022, 3:32 PM

All time

# Minella Magic

'She didn't have to be asked to do that. She’s just a lovely person, from good people'

John Nallen on a magical racing year for the Minella horses and the success of Rachael Blackmore.

33.2k

Updated

Dec 24th 2021, 3:16 PM

# Winner winner

Fog fails to take shine off momentous BBC moment for Rachael Blackmore

The history-making rider was crowned World Sport Star of the Year on Sunday – but her journey across the water proved eventful.

62.9k

Dec 20th 2021, 8:10 PM

# And The Winner Is...

Rachael Blackmore wins World Sports Star of the Year at BBC awards

Tipperary jockey tops public vote in recognition of her historic year.

39.9k

Dec 19th 2021, 9:06 PM

# nominees

Six women included on RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year 2021 shortlist

The winner will be announced on Saturday, 18 December,

24.3k

Dec 10th 2021, 8:33 AM

# Record Breaker

Rachael Blackmore favourite to claim World Sport Star title at BBC awards

The Tipperary jockey faces stiff competition from a host of international athletes.

16.8k

Dec 6th 2021, 2:11 PM

# A Plus Performance

Brilliant Blackmore guides A Plus Tard to Betfair Chase glory

Gold Cup runner-up favourite to go one place better at Cheltenham in March.

3.2k

Nov 20th 2021, 3:39 PM

# Drama

Blackmore shows incredible strength to stay on horse in dramatic Cheltenham win

Gin On Lime overcame a slip after the second last fence to capture the SSS Super Alloys Novices’ Chase.

7.6k

Nov 12th 2021, 3:30 PM

# Winner winner

'True icon' Rachael Blackmore to be honoured with 2021 Irish Racing Hero award

‘Rachael has become more than a role model; she is a true icon of our wonderful sport and a most fitting winner of the 2021 Irish Racing Hero Award.’

1.6k

Nov 10th 2021, 1:49 PM

# oh Captain my captain

Captain Guinness serves up Poplar Square success as Blackmore racks up Naas four-timer

De Bromhead chaser makes winning return.

1.8k

Nov 6th 2021, 4:49 PM

# Racing

Frodon and Frost sparkle again while Envoi Allen returns to winning ways

Dynamic duo outbattle Galvin at Down Royal.

1.7k

Updated

Oct 30th 2021, 4:25 PM

# Racing

Blackmore on board as Gold Cup hero heads classy quintet at Down Royal

Frodon and Galvin among tough opposition for De Bromhead’s Cheltenham hero.

3.5k

Oct 28th 2021, 2:18 PM

# Wexford

Eklat De Rire provides Blackmore with comeback victory

De Bromhead’s Wexford winner has a Ladbrokes Trophy entry.

3.0k

Oct 25th 2021, 4:51 PM

# Return

Record-breaking Rachael Blackmore pleased to be back in action at Galway

Blackmore made her comeback aboard Balko Des Flos.

3.5k

Oct 23rd 2021, 5:15 PM

# Back in the Saddle

Rachael Blackmore to return from injury layoff at Galway

The Grand National winner has one ride — on the Henry de Bromhead-trained Balko Des Flos — this Saturday.

1.9k

Oct 21st 2021, 2:37 PM

# On The Mend

Rachael Blackmore set to make injury comeback ‘in next couple of weeks’

History-making rider has been on sidelines since fall in July.

2.2k

Sep 22nd 2021, 8:30 PM

# recuperating

Rachael Blackmore in ‘good spirits’ after undergoing surgery following Killarney fall

She suffered a fractured ankle and hip injury on Friday.

4.5k

Jul 17th 2021, 11:05 AM