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Rachael Blackmore Named Head of Ladies Day as Cheltenham Targets More Women Fans

The Jockey Club is turning to her star power for a data‑driven effort to grow female attendance at Cheltenham.

Overview

  • Cheltenham Racecourse appointed Blackmore to an ambassadorial role designed to engage more women with the Festival.
  • Jockey Club data shows women comprise about 25% of Cheltenham’s seasonal visitors compared with a 39% jump‑racing average.
  • Ladies Day will return at the March Festival for the first time since 2019 as part of the relaunch.
  • Plans include outreach events in Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge to understand barriers and attract new audiences.
  • Blackmore is set to attend the November Meeting on Friday, November 14, to experience the course as a spectator in her new capacity.