Champion jockey Rachael Blackmore: I hope I can continue to inspire young women — it’s a real privilege

Following a victorious return to Leopardstown, Rachael Blackmore chats with Cliona Foley about recovering from injury, being a part of the wave of Irish sportswomen inspiring the next generation and riding a winner in Cheltenham

Jockey Rachael Blackmore arrives to the parade ring for her first ride back since injury aboard Slade Steel, back in December of 2024.

AFTER three months stuck on the sidelines the response to, and by, Rachael Blackmore when she finally returned to a winner’s enclosure on December 29 spoke volumes.

It was her 17th ride back since returning from the serious neck injury she suffered in Downpatrick in mid-September.