Rachael Blackmore

About

Horse jockey known for being the first woman to win the Grand National. She is also known for National Hunt racing. She uses her rachelblackmore Twitter account to promote horse racing and charitable causes. The account has attracted 40,000 fans. 

Before Fame

She began riding during childhood and participated in hunting and pony racing. She later studied Equine Science at the University of Limerick. 

Trivia

Her first amateur win as a jockey came in 2011, and her first win as a professional jockey came in 2015. 

Family Life

Her mother, Eimer, is a teacher. Her father, Charles, is a dairy farmer. She began dating fellow jockey Brian Hayes. 

Associated With

She is similar to Jessica Springsteen.