Home is the heroine: Business as usual for Rachael Blackmore with another win at Thurles

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 STAR TURN: After winning the Gold Cup on Friday jockey Rachael Blackmore was back in action at Thurles on Saturday, winning on Bravemansgame. Picture: Healy Racing

STAR TURN: After winning the Gold Cup on Friday jockey Rachael Blackmore was back in action at Thurles on Saturday, winning on Bravemansgame. Picture: Healy Racing

Rachael Blackmore enjoyed a triumphant homecoming after her Champion Hurdle and Cheltenham Gold Cup double when winning on her only ride at Thurles on Saturday.

Back at her local track - and the scene of her very first victory - the 32-year-old delighted her legion of fans as she made all on Gentlemansgame in the Carey Glass Hurdle.

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