# Rachael Blackmore

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# Killarney

Rachael Blackmore taken to hospital for assessment on leg injury after heavy fall

The Grand National-winning jockey was described as being ‘fully conscious’ by Dr Richard Downey.

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Jul 16th 2021, 5:00 PM

# Mixed Fortunes

Rachael Blackmore out of luck in France as ‘amazing’ Docteur De Ballon lands Auteuil repeat

Louisa Carberry-trained nine-year-old on top again in Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris.

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May 23rd 2021, 4:55 PM

# Grand Steep

Rachael Blackmore targeting another piece of history in 'French Gold Cup' this weekend

National-winning jockey rides Ajas in Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris.

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May 21st 2021, 5:23 PM

# treble winner

Hat-trick of winners for Blackmore on opening card at Killarney

It was another successful day for the star jockey.

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May 9th 2021, 8:01 PM

# unbeaten

Honeysuckle and Blackmore claim Punchestown Champion Hurdle with dominant performance

Henry de Bromhead’s mare extended her remarkable unbeaten run this evening.

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Apr 30th 2021, 5:56 PM

# title challenge

Townend moves six clear of Blackmore in championship race

Galopin Des Champs keeps up momentum for reigning champion.

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Apr 28th 2021, 6:47 PM

# climactic

Donn McClean: Expect fireworks as Townend and Blackmore do battle for jockey's title

There will be intriguing clashes all week at Punchestown between the pair of leading jockeys, and their amateur equivalents, beginning tomorrow.

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Apr 26th 2021, 4:48 PM

# Chasing Glory

Treble for Rachael Blackmore to boost hopes in jockey title race as she reaches 91 winners for season

Three winners for the Blackmore and De Bromhead partnership at Kilbeggan this evening.

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Apr 23rd 2021, 8:15 PM

# heating up

Rachael Blackmore edges one closer to defending champion Townend in leading jockey race

Ireland’s 2021 Grand National and Cheltenham hero now trails Townend by seven.

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Apr 22nd 2021, 9:39 PM

# mind the gap

Rachael Blackmore wins yet again as she closes in on leading jockey title

Blackmore now trails Paul Townend by just eight winners with just three weeks left in the Irish jump jockeys’ championship.

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Apr 16th 2021, 9:21 PM

# History Maker

Reluctant superstar Rachael Blackmore on the crest of a wave after National heroics

‘It’s still hard to process it all, to be honest. It’s been unbelievable.’

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Apr 14th 2021, 7:45 PM

# title race

Rachael Blackmore returns to action with win at Fairyhouse after Grand National heroics

Blackmore is closing in on leader Paul Townend in the race to become Champion Jockey.

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Apr 13th 2021, 7:16 PM

# just one of the greats

Blackmore: 'For me, in racing, the gender thing was never an issue – and I’ve just carried that forward'

The Tipperary woman became the first woman to triumph in Aintree showpiece.

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Apr 12th 2021, 5:27 PM

# Winner alright

Ted and Katie Walsh salute Rachael Blackmore and ‘fantastic result for racing’

Trainer also thrilled with effort of National third Any Second Now.

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Apr 11th 2021, 12:25 PM

# Rachael Blackmore

'I don't feel male or female right now. I don't even feel human. This is just unbelievable.'

The Tipperary native made history today at Aintree.

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Apr 10th 2021, 6:52 PM

# Record Breaker

History maker! Rachael Blackmore wins the Aintree Grand National on Minella Times

More glory for trainer Henry De Bromhead.

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Apr 10th 2021, 5:28 PM

# Rachael Blackmore

'It's an honour to be involved in a small way in the story. She's a great person and a super jockey'

It was a week where Rachael Blackmore dominated racing and soared to new heights.

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Mar 20th 2021, 10:15 AM

# expert view

Johnny Ward: Blackmore's heroics, Kennedy's outstanding win and soul-searching for British racing

Our columnist reflects on the final day of the 2021 Festival.

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Mar 19th 2021, 7:58 PM

# Star Of The Show

Rachael Blackmore: 'Getting an award from AP McCoy in the shape of Ruby Walsh – that’s crazy!'

The Tipperary jockey becomes first woman to be leading rider at the Cheltenham Festival.

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Mar 19th 2021, 5:28 PM

# insane

'The Queen of Cheltenham' Rachael Blackmore wins her sixth of the week

The Tipperary jockey has stolen the show across the water.

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Mar 19th 2021, 1:49 PM

# Raiders

Amazing Allaho rockets to Ryanair glory

All-the-way victory is another for Rachael Blackmore.

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Mar 18th 2021, 2:32 PM

# Flying form

Rachael Blackmore continues sensational Cheltenham start with Grade 1 double

Champion Hurdle-winning team in unstoppable form.

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Mar 17th 2021, 5:37 PM

# Cheltenham 2021

‘She’s delivered on the biggest stage’: McCoy and Walsh heap praise on Rachael Blackmore

Tipp jockey makes history as the first woman to win Cheltenham’s Champion Hurdle.

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Mar 16th 2021, 5:24 PM

# Leopardstown

Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle defend Irish Champion Hurdle crown in style

Unbeaten record continues for brilliant mare.

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Feb 6th 2021, 3:43 PM

# yurt

Limerick double for De Bromhead and Blackmore

Kalkas and Atlantic Fairy both won well.

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Dec 30th 2020, 5:04 PM

# Fairyhouse

Honeysuckle digs deep to retain Hatton’s Grace crown

Unbeaten mare holds off late surge from Ronald Pump at Fairyhouse.

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Nov 29th 2020, 3:12 PM

# clean sweep

Abacadabras weaves Morgiana magic as Elliott lands big-race Punchestown treble

Abacadabras, Fury Road and Pencilfulloflead make it a day to savour for Gordon Elliott.

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Nov 15th 2020, 3:28 PM

# Tipp Top

Townend gets the season off to winning start with Aramon

At the Curragh, both Wayne Lordan and Joseph O’Brien warmed up for tomorrow’s Irish Derby with a treble apiece.

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Jun 26th 2020, 8:20 PM

# Rachael Blackmore

'It’s pretty cool' - Jump queen Blackmore warms up for first Irish Derby bid with winner

Blackmore will be on board King Of The Throne at the Curragh on Saturday.

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Jun 25th 2020, 6:34 PM

# Horse Racing

Rachael Blackmore claims biggest career success on Flat and Lord North wins feature at Ascot

There was racing at home at Limerick and Gowran Park today.

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Jun 17th 2020, 9:10 PM

# decision made

Honeysuckle camp choose Mares’ Hurdle over Champion at Cheltenham

Henry De Bromhead’s six-year-old had won the Irish Champions Hurdle at Leopardstown last month.

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Mar 3rd 2020, 12:21 PM

# Leopardstown

A 'magic' day - Blackmore celebrates again as Honeysuckle takes Irish Champion Hurdle

Henry De Bromhead trained the winner of the big race of the day.

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Feb 1st 2020, 4:12 PM

# Horse Racing

2017 Gold Cup hero Sizing John falls on his long-awaited return at Punchestown

Another festive win for Rachael Blackmore.

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Dec 31st 2019, 2:17 PM

# Leopardstown

Rachael Blackmore's magical Christmas continues as A Plus Tard scoops Grade 1

Blackmore and de Bromhead cause another shock at Leopardstown.

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Dec 27th 2019, 2:13 PM

# Five for Fighting

Johnny Ward: Strong field goes to post in the race to be Ireland's next top jockey

Paul Townend will step into the void left by Ruby Walsh, but there are a host of other pretenders to the throne.

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Jun 14th 2019, 1:41 PM

# keep an eye on

5 horses to follow over the next 12 months after the Cheltenham Festival

Klassical Dream, A Plus Tard, Delta Work, City Island and Minella Indo are all worth watching.

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Mar 21st 2019, 12:00 PM

# Double Down

Rachael Blackmore rides 50/1 outsider to Grade One glory in Albert Bartlett

Henry de Bromhead’s charge held on for a deserved two-length victory.

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Mar 15th 2019, 3:28 PM

# Racing

Champion trainer Mullins aims to continue his brilliant winning run at Fairyhouse

A Grade 3 Mares Novice Hurdle is the highlight of the card at the Meath race track today.

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Jan 26th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Winning

Drama in Thurles, as Noel Meade-trained Tout Est Permis triumphs

Jockey Sean Flanagan had more joy later in the day.

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Jan 20th 2019, 6:24 PM

# Tune in

A new Laochra Gael series, Jump Girls racing documentary, live rugby and soccer coverage

The spring sporting schedules of TG4 and Virgin Media One were released today.

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Jan 8th 2019, 4:05 PM