Rachael Blackmore retires from horse racing
Jockey Rachael Blackmore has announced her retirement and said she was 'sad but grateful' to end a glittering 16-year career.
Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National in 2021, and again made history by winning the Gold Cup a year later.
She said: 'My days of being a jockey have come to an end. 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.'
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