Tributes paid as Rachael Blackmore announces retirement from racing after record-breaking career - 'I feel the time is right'
Briefly

Rachael Blackmore's retirement from jockeying signifies a pivotal moment in horse racing, especially for women in the sport. Known for her remarkable successes, including winning the 2020 Champion Hurdle and 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Blackmore has shattered glass ceilings in a male-dominated industry. She credits her achievements to her strong partnership with trainer Henry de Bromhead, whose support facilitated her historic victories. Blackmore expressed gratitude for her career while highlighting her journey and the pivotal moments that shaped her profissional life across 16 years.
I feel the time is right. I'm sad but I'm also incredibly grateful for what my life has been for the past 16 years.
A conversation between Eddie O'Leary and Henry de Bromhead... took my career to a whole new level.
Read at Irish Independent
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