horse racing. The 32-year-old shot to superstardom at last year's Cheltenham Festival as she became the first woman to finish as leading jockey with six winners.Her tally in 2021 has only ever been topped by the great Ruby Walsh and Blackmore went on to continue her excellent season as she became the first female jockey to win the Grand National at Aintree.However, Blackmore, who grew up on a dairy farm, enjoys a quiet life away from her ground-breaking racing career.Born and raised in Killenaule, a tiny town in Tipperary, Ireland, Blackmore is the daughter of a teacher and farmer.
