Rachael on the crest of a wave after retirement

RACHAEL Blackmore says she can't wait to do a lot of things she couldn't do as a jockey since making the decision to retire.

- BY MICHELLE TOWNSEND

In May, the Grand National and Gold Cup winner announced she was retiring, and she has now said she has been enjoying this new chapter in her life so far and has made lots of social plans.

“Retirement’s going well," Rachael said.

“I'm enjoying it so far and I'm doing a lot of things I probably haven't been able to do for the last few years. This week is definitely very different as I'm not heading to Ballybrit [Galway Races].

“The Oasis tickets have been purchased and I’m seeing them next month.