Leopardstown: Rachael Blackmore bags first win since injury absence
July Flower provided Rachael Blackmore with her first winner since returning from injury in the Beat The Bank.ie Irish EBF Mares Hurdle at Leopardstown.
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Irish sport in 10 objects: The Liffey Swim, Ronnie Delany’s shoes, Rachael Blackmore’s saddle
A statute from the King of England Richard III in 1527 shows an early sign of the suppression of Gaelic sports by the British Crown. The statute forbids hurling from being played, reading “at no time to use nor occupy the hurling of the little ball with hockey sticks or staves, nor use a handball to play outside the walls, but only the great football”. Any person caught playing hurling or handball would be issued a fine of eight pence – the equivalent of about €20 today.
‘A fantastic result for racing’ – Rachael Blackmore salutes Saffie Osborne
Rachael Blackmore knows all about making history and the first woman to ride the winner of the Grand National paid tribute to the skill and dedication of Saffie Osborne after she claimed St Leger glory aboard Highwayman at Doncaster.
National Hunt Legends: Celebrate the Greatest Moments from Cheltenham and Aintree – Special Edition On Sale Now!
Cheltenham and Aintree Racecourses stand as two of sport’s greatest amphitheatres, their hallowed turf the stage for nearly two centuries of racing drama. From the thunder of hooves in the Cheltenham Gold Cup to the heart-stopping spectacle of the Grand National at Aintree, these venues have witnessed the rise of the National Hunt legends.
Horse racing-Trailblazing female jockey Blackmore retires
LONDON : Trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore has retired from racing with immediate effect, the 35-year-old said on Monday.
Jockey Rachael Blackmore announces retirement
Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National-winning rider Rachael Blackmore has announced her retirement from the saddle.
Koktail Divin impresses at Leopardstown
Henry de Bromhead is eyeing a trip to the Grand National meeting at Aintree with Koktail Divin following a comprehensive victory in the opening race at Leopardstown on Monday.
Kellie Harrington crowned Sportswoman of the Year for 2024
Ireland's two-time gold medallist Kellie Harrington has been crowned the Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year for 2024.