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.
Her and her siblings grew up on the family's dairy farm, with neither joining their sister with a career in horse racing.Sister Charlotte is a qualified lawyer, whilst brother Jonathan works as a graphic designer.
Blackmore's social circle does have stronger links to the world of horse racing, with her boyfriend Brian Hayes also a jockey.The couple have lived with fellow jockey Patrick Mullins for a number of years, with Mullins recalling Blackmore's first visit to Cheltenham in a recent interview.Speaking to The Sun, he revealed: “She’d have only been 19 or 20, with a couple of friends, and they had no money for a taxi or anything.How many winners will Rachael Blackmore ride at this year's Cheltenham Festival?
Let us know in the comments section below.“They ended up getting a lift from two guys in suits who were going to the races.
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