Rachael Blackmore gives fans rare glimpse into her life with boyfriend and pals after shock retirement aged 35
RACHAEL BLACKMORE has shared several snaps of herself enjoying life in retirement.
The legendary jockey, 35, surprisingly announced that she was calling it quits earlier this month.
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Rachael Blackmore has posted several pictures on Instagram
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Blackmore poses with boyfriend Brian Hayes
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Th former jockey has enjoyed evenings out with pals
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Since retiring,
In her Instagram post earlier today, the Irish superstar shared pictures of herself with pals, as well as boyfriend Brian Hayes.
Some of her pictures showed her at swanky restaurants.
While another saw her pose trackside.
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During her illustrious career, Blackmore secured 575 wins as a jockey.
Blackmore also made history at the 2021 Grand National, winning the race aboard Minella Times.
The triumph marked the first time that a woman had ever won the prestigious race.
She was also
the first woman to
win the Cheltenham Gold Cup on A Plus Tard
in 2022
.
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Blackmore announced her retirement earlier this month
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The Irish superstar has had plenty of fun since quitting racing
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This was one of 18 winners she achieved at Cheltenham.
Announcing her decision, Blackmore said: "My days of being a jockey have come to an end.
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'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.
"I just feel so lucky, to have been legged up on the horses I have, and to have experienced success I never even dreamt could be possible.
'It is daunting, not being able to say that I am a jockey anymore… who even am I now! But I feel so incredibly lucky to have had the career I've had.
"To have been in the right place at the right time with the right people, and to have gotten on the right horses – because it doesn't matter how good you are without them. They have given me the best days of my life and to them I am most grateful.'
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Blackmore poses for a picture trackside
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