Summary
Rachael Blackmore, the first female jockey to win the Grand National, has retired from racing immediately. She has had a successful 16-year career, winning major races like the Champion Hurdle and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Key Facts
- Rachael Blackmore is the first female jockey to win the Grand National race, which started in 1839.
- She rode the horse Minella Times to victory in the Grand National in 2021.
- Blackmore also won the Champion Hurdle in 2021 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022.
- She received an honorary MBE in 2023 for her contributions to UK sports.
- Blackmore started her professional career in 2015 after riding her first winning race in 2011.
- Her final professional win was riding Ma Belle Etoile at Cork.
- Throughout her career, she won 575 races out of 4,566 she raced in.
- Blackmore was celebrated for her talent and commitment, earning praise from notable figures in the racing community.
