Person: Rachael Blackmore

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<p>Racegoers during day one of the Cheltenham Racing Festival were treated to an exciting day of sport. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile</p>

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Irish 'rein' supreme after day one of Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham 2024 is up and running. Roll on day two

<p>In 18 runs over a near five-year period, Honeysuckle won 16 times on the bounce. Picture: Lorraine O'Sullivan/PA Wirer.</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Race may be run

<p>Rachael Blackmore was the first female jockey to win the Aintree Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup and first to become leading jockey at Cheltenham. File photo</p>

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Jockey Rachael Blackmore to be made 'Honorary Corkwoman' for racing exploits

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Mick Clifford's A to Z of 2022

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Tipperary jockey Rachael Blackmore's racing firm sees profits of more than €367k

culture

Saturday TV Tips: Gnomes, apes and Shakespeare movies this evening

Honey, horses, and horticulture as British royals soak up sunny South East

Prince Charles says the 'brutal aggression' against Ukraine is in his thoughts, during his visit with Camilla to Waterford

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022

Weekend Loves: 'mini me' matching fashion; KeepCups; and Dragonterra adventures

Ruth O'Connor's guide to inspiring ideas and beautiful things

Sat, 19 Feb, 2022

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Gold Cup Day

Rachael Blackmore reflects on an 'incredible whirlwind' week at Cheltenham

Deservingly, Ms Blackmore became the first female to win the festival’s Ruby Walsh Trophy - given each year to the best-performing jockey

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

Donnacha O'Brien doubles up with maidens at Gowran Park

Donnacha O’Brien, fresh from Classic success in France, won the two juvenile maidens on last night’s card in Gowran, while jockey Gavin Ryan, who has made a great start to association with that stable, was in the plate for one and added another to complete his own double.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Bellewstown tips: Loudest Whisper in with a shout

National Hunt action at Bellewstown gets the day’s racing underway in Ireland and Rachael Blackmore can guide Loudest Whisper to an overdue first success when they contest the second division of the Thanks To The Frontline Workers Handicap.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Know It All gives jockey Ben Coen his biggest success yet

Johnny Murtagh’s team is in irresistible form right now and Know It All ran out and impressive winner of the Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Fillies’ Stakes at Leopardstown.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Leopardstown and Tipperary tips: Blackcatblackitten can repel all challengers

Another day of 16 Irish races to enjoy, and the nap comes in Leopardstown, where Blackcatblackitten can get the mark in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Fillies’ Maiden.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

The odds are against him but, make no mistake, Sunchart is in it to win it

Killenaule has been revelling in the achievements of Rachael Blackmore just as much as those of star hurler, John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer in the Tipperary jersey in the past few years, and the elite jump jockey’s debut in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby today has certainly captured the imagination of her neighbours.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Rachael Blackmore Q&A: 'Get your 10 minutes of worrying out of the way in the morning'

Rachael Blackmore ended up a jockey after initially wanting to be a vet.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Guinness can be good for punters in the long term

Surprising to note the Mares’ Novice Hurdle of the 2019 Cheltenham Festival was the biggest pointer to winners at the 2020 Festival, but it provided three winners at this year’s meeting, as well as many more placed efforts.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Willie Mullins and Paul Townend take titles after season shutdown

Two Cork riders won jockeys' championships.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Three things we will learn today: Junior bids to join senior in Gold Cup folklore

Colm Greaves looks at what we’ll learn on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Mug’s Game: Once more this week (like Liverpool) I hit the woodwork

Willie Mullins finished Wednesday on a high note, likening Ferny Hollow’s win in the bumper to scoring a goal just before half-time. I take heart from this. The second half is about to begin and I’m still in the game.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

Min can make it fourth time lucky at Cheltenham

HAVING found Altior an immovable object in three previous trips to Cheltenham, Min can make it fourth time lucky by winning the Ryanair Chase today.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

Cheltenham: At least one corner of Kilkenny was happy today

Right, you know how it goes. Same deal every year. Fifty euro to punt each day - but no exceeding that sum (remember, people, only bet what you can comfortably afford to lose!) and no chasing of losses. This is supposed to be an exercise in fun, not an exercise in bringing on potential cardiac arrest.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Put the Kettle On, Honeysuckle, Ravenhill and JP McManus' Epatante take honours at Cheltenham

In victory, Put the Kettle On became the first mare to win the Arkle in 40 years, a notable achievement on the part of the 16-1 outsider.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Blackmore delivers on Honeysuckle as Mullins rues 'miscommunication'

“This means so much, this mare is so special.”

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Pat Keane: Rachael Blackmore can have Irish eyes smiling with Notebook

RACHAEL Blackmore, arguably the greatest lady rider of all time, can have Irish eyes smiling by guiding the imposing Notebook to victory in the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham today.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Ruby Walsh: Benie in better form than last year, so she gets vote

A new year, a new day and a new dawn. A microphone awaits me instead of a saddle and, even though the build-up to today seems to have dragged equally as long as if I was riding, the lack of pressure and the ease with which I have slept is a new but very welcome feeling for me.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Ruby Walsh: Dealing with good fortune is easy, coping with bad luck a bigger test

When Paul Townend and Rachael Blackmore left the tarmac on the Dublin to Birmingham flight last night, both did so feeling very differently to how they felt taking off on the corresponding flight 12 months earlier.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Six battles not to be missed at Cheltenham

The Festival has a long and storied history of producing compelling duels and, with the 2020 renewal rich in promise, Darren Norris picks six battles not to miss.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Pat Keane: Yet more grounds for concern at Leopardstown

The 2019 Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown was a bit of a disaster, but last weekend’s two-day renewal emerged relatively unscathed on Sunday evening.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2020

Eight Cheltenham takeaways from the Dublin Racing Festival

Darren Norris selects eight takeaways from the Dublin Racing Festival with a view towards Cheltenham.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

Racing's equivalent of Benjamin Button gives Willie Mullins another special win

Willie Mullins has had many great days in racing but, as he debriefed the media in a packed winner’s enclosure, it was hard to escape the sense that few meant quite as much to Ireland’s champion trainer as Faugheen’s epic victory in the Flogas Novice Chase on day two of the Dublin Racing Festival.

Sun, 02 Feb, 2020

'She’s got a massive heart': Honeysuckle fends off challengers to lift Champion crown

Honeysuckle was forced to work harder than she ever has before to maintain her unbeaten record in the PCI Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2020

Bookies as confused as punters over Cheltenham Gold Cup

Yesterday bookmakers were going 5-1 the field for the Cheltenham Gold Cup and that indicates they’re just as confused as us mere punters.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2020

Cheltenham champion Al Boum Photo oozes class on triumphant Tramore return

Cheltenham Gold Cup victor Al Boum Photo oozed class in making a winning reappearance in the Savills New Year’s Day Chase at Tramore.

Wed, 01 Jan, 2020

Sharjah retains title in style at Leopardstown

Driven clear on the run-in by Patrick Mullins, Sharjah completed back-to-back wins in the Grade 1 Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Sun, 29 Dec, 2019

Pat Keane: Notebook clearly one to note now

You don’t have to be any sort of genius to now know Notebook is a very good horse.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2019

A Plus Tard gets the better of Chacun Pour Soi

A Plus Tard inflicted a surprise defeat on Chacun Pour Soi in the Paddy’s Rewards Club “Loyalty’s Dead, Live For Rewards” Chase at Leopardstown.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2019

Notebook pens convincing Leopardstown victory as Laurina disappoints

Notebook continued his unbeaten record over fences with a convincing victory in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown.

Thu, 26 Dec, 2019

Pat Keane: Difficult to fathom why Cooper isn’t in more demand

The most famous story about George Best — at least off the field — is one probably everybody has heard.

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019

Sanita Puspure deservedly wins sportswoman of the year award

WORLD sculls champion Sanita Puspure got an early birthday present yesterday when she won the 2019 Sportswoman of the Year award.

Fri, 20 Dec, 2019

Walsh and Smullen the stars of HRI awards

Ruby Walsh and Pat Smullen were the stars at last night’s Horse Racing Ireland Awards, each receiving the Racing Hero Award.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

Ruby Walsh: How can we create more magical meetings?

Quality. That’s all it takes it to attract a crowd.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2019

Cards now falling in Keith Donoghue’s favour

Whatever about horses going from one stable to another, for jockeys racing can be one big merry-go-round, and that was never more in evidence than it is right now.

Sat, 02 Nov, 2019

Star Adventure can plot course to victory

The BetVictor Mares’ Bumper which brings day two of the Killarney festival to a close sees three last-time-out winners in opposition and Star Adventure can follow up her debut success.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2019

Construct aims to build on win with Galway trip

A trip to Galway is planned for Construct following his all-the-way hurdle debut success in the Tony Patterson Sports ground Maiden Hurdle in Downpatrick yesterday.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2019

Micro Manage looks a bit special

Who would want to be a handicapper with a horse like Willie Mullins’ Micro Manage around?

Sat, 15 Jun, 2019

‘There is nothing more fun than having a winner. But there are plenty of aspects you can enjoy along with that’

Henry de Bromhead is putting his shoulder to the wheel as racing looks to attract new owners and followers but for now, the Co Waterford trainer, who has already been among the winners at Aintree this week, is looking forward to Valseur Lido taking part in today’s Grand National.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2019

Colin Farrell leads the Late Late Show lineup this Friday

Good day

Fri, 15 Mar, 2019

Progressive Paisley Park set to crown fine season

The Sun Racing Stayers’ Hurdle is today’s feature race and Paisley Park can crown a flawless campaign by landing the spoils for trainer Emma Lavelle and jockey Aidan Coleman.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2019