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Rachael Blackmore said her Cheltenham Festival had been “phenomenal” after becoming the first woman to be the leading jockey at the meeting.

Rachael Blackmore said her Cheltenham Festival had been “phenomenal” after becoming the first woman to be the leading jockey at the meeting.

The Irish rider had six wins, more than the entire British training contingent.

Blackmore, 31, was the first female jockey to win the Champion Hurdle, with Honeysuckle, and was second on A Plus Tard in the Gold Cup, which was won by Minella Indo.

“I can’t even comprehend being leading jockey – it’s crazy stuff,” she said.

“It’s phenomenal. It’s been brilliant. Henry de Bromhead is an incredible trainer. I’m just part of that team and getting on those horses.”

https://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/56459134

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Irish trainers, jockeys and stable staff have come together to donate €25k to @WellChild @CheltenhamRaces

Horse Racing Ireland@HRIRacing · 19m To thank @CheltenhamRaces for their kindness and generosity toward the Irish team that travelled to Prestbury Park for this year’s Festival, Irish trainers, jockeys and stable staff have come together to donate €25k to @WellChild

#greencorner #CheltenhamFestival

WellChild@WellChild·A huge thank you to the Irish team & everyone who contributed to this incredible donation. This generosity will have a massive impact on our work supporting seriously children and their families across the UK. @CheltenhamRaces@TheJockeyClub#CheltenhamFestival#WellChildGoldCup