RACHAEL WAS 'MORE THAN A GREAT JOCKEY

RACHAEL BLACKMORE received the Contribution to the Industry Award at the annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards in Dublin yesterday.

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“It is hard to think of someone who made such a profound impact on the sport so quickly,” said Suzanne Eade, HRI’s Chief Executive Officer, before handing Tipperary-born former rider Blackmore her trophy.

“A total of 33 Grade 1s throughout her stellar career and 18 winners at the Cheltenham Festival, including the pinnacle, the Gold Cup, along with Champion Hurdles and a Champion Chase.