Rachael Blackmore
Rachael Blackmore is a renowned Irish jockey, celebrated for her groundbreaking achievements in horse racing, and she was one of the many jockeys who honored Michael O’Sullivan at his funeral.
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Rachael Blackmore is recognized for her pioneering impact as the woman who shattered racing’s glass ceiling.
Darragh O’Keeffe makes most of chance and starts Christmas action as country’s leading rider – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-25
Rachael Blackmore finished with 18 Cheltenham winners.
the top 25 moments of the year in women’s sport – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Bundee Aki shared fifth place along with double Olympic boxing champion Kellie Harrington, recently retired jockey Rachael Blackmore.
Republic of Ireland’s November heroics catapult them to become nation’s most popular team – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Rachael Blackmore called time in 2025, bringing one of the greatest ever Irish sporting careers to its end.
How Ireland’s sportswomen kept clearing impossibly high bars in 2025 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-13
Rachael Blackmore was there to collect the overall award as the first female jockey to win the Aintree Grand National.
With awards season upon us, Kate O’Connor should pick and choose – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06Jockey-turned-children’s author Rachael Blackmore was granted the tax relief for her book Granny National.
Leo Varadkar defends tax exemption for memoir Speaking My Mind – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Rachael Blackmore is among the elite Irish sportswomen that Leona Maguire admires.
‘We came from a modest background. I don’t need a lot of money to keep me happy’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-03
Rachael Blackmore's retirement has led to a loss of interest in Irish horse racing for some fans.
Rachel Blackmore’s retirement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03Rachael Blackmore is perhaps the most significant female figure to ever ride a racehorse.
Rachael Blackmore cracked glass ceiling but presuming it’s in smithereens for female jockeys is complacent – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
Rachael Blackmore is celebrated as one of Ireland's finest sportspeople and the first woman to win the Aintree Grand National.
Rachael Blackmore’s retirement marks the exit of one of our finest sportspeople – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-13
Rachael Blackmore has announced her retirement from being a jockey after a successful career.
Jockey Rachael Blackmore announces her retirement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-12
Rachael Blackmore is a history-making jockey known for being the first woman to win the Aintree Grand National.
‘When I won the Grand National, it was nothing to do with being male or female’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Rachael Blackmore is celebrated for her achievements in horse racing, including the Grand National.
Who is the greatest Irish sports star of them all? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15
Rachael Blackmore won the Aintree National on Minella Times in 2021.
Willie Mullins readies Ayr squadron as handler zeroes in on British champion trainer title – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National riding I Am Maximus.
‘Sundance Kid’ JP McManus has five shots at Grand National history | Grand National
United Kingdom· 2025-04-03
Rachael Blackmore was a contender for a second National triumph last year.
Grand National 2025: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners | Grand NationalUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-03
More recently Rachael Blackmore has done the same, while Townend managed it all in one go last year.
Mark Walsh has Triple Crown in his sights on National mount Perceval Legallois – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
Rachael Blackmore was the jockey for A Plus Tard, the 2022 Gold Cup winner.
Live updates, race results and reaction on Gold Cup Day – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Rachael Blackmore filled in the last blank on her Cheltenham championship CV with a Stayers victory.
Rachael Blackmore doubles up as Bob Olinger finally secures Cheltenham championship win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
Rachael Blackmore won the Stayers' Hurdle aboard Bob Olinger to complete a Cheltenham Festival double on Thursday.
Cheltenham Festival results 2025: Rachael Blackmore wins on Bob Olinger for doubleUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13Rachael Blackmore had a brilliant ride to win the opener at the Cheltenham Festival.
Live updates, race results and reaction as Ryanair Chase tops the billing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13Rachael Blackmore was it for a few years.
Cheltenham’s thrill is gone as the best stories are replaced by the betting, the betting, the betting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Rachael Blackmore was among the jockeys present at the Mass.
Jockey Michael O’Sullivan ‘packed more into 24 years’ than many would in two lifetimes, funeral Mass hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-19
