Overview
- Rachael Blackmore announced her immediate retirement on May 12, 2025, following a final victory aboard Ma Belle Etoile at Cork Racecourse.
- She became the first female jockey to win the Grand National in 2021 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022, redefining opportunities for women in the sport.
- Blackmore completed all four Cheltenham Festival championship events by winning the 2024 Champion Chase and 2025 Stayers’ Hurdle, a rare feat in jumps racing.
- Over her career, she amassed 18 Cheltenham Festival victories and was widely regarded as one of the sport's most accomplished jockeys.
- Her long-time partnership with trainer Henry de Bromhead was pivotal to her success, with iconic wins on horses like Honeysuckle, Minella Times, and A Plus Tard.