| Rachael Blackmore MBE | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 11 July 1989[1] Killenaule, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Major racing wins | |
| Champion Hurdle (2021), (2022) Grand National (2021) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Honeysuckle Minella Times A Plus Tard | |
Rachael Blackmore MBE (born 11 July 1989) is an Irish jockey who competes in National Hunt and flat racing.[2] 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.
Blackmore's achievements saw her named the 2021 RTÉ Sports Person of the Year and the BBC World Sport Star of the Year.