What Horse Did Rachael Blackmore Win At Cheltenham?

Rachael Blackmore’s historic achievements now include the greatest prize of all in National Hunt racing as the groundbreaking jockey steered A Plus Tard to Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup glory on Friday.

What horse did Rachel Blackmore ride in the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

A Plus Tard
She was the star of the show, winning the Champion Hurdle with Honeysuckle before claiming victory in the blockbuster race, The Gold Cup, on A Plus Tard. The runners and riders for the 2022 Grand National have now been announced.

What did Rachael Blackmore win at Cheltenham 2022?

Rachael Blackmore created history as the first female rider to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, storming to success on A Plus Tard. The pair had finished second to stablemate Minella Indo last year and Blackmore wanted to put things right.

What horse is Rachel Blackmore riding in the national 2022?

Minella Times
It was confirmed on Tuesday that last year’s winning jockey Rachael Blackmore will once again partner the defending champion Minella Times in the Randox Grand National (5.15 Aintree) on Saturday.

How many horses did Rachael Blackmore win at Cheltenham?

six
Rachael Blackmore has nine Cheltenham Festival winners to her name with six of those coming spectacularly in 2021 to achieve a huge record-breaking year. Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National, all while following up the success at the festival a month before.

How Much Will Rachel Blackmore get for winning the Gold Cup?

£351,687.50
What is the prize money for winning? The winner of the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase will take home £351,687.50 making it the most valuable jumps race in Britain and Ireland after the Grand National.

Who was top jockey at Cheltenham 2022?

Townend leads the Holland Cooper Leading Jockey Award from three jockeys on two winners – Nico de Boinville, Patrick Mullins and Rachael Blackmore.

• Holland Cooper Leading Jockey Award.
• Leading Trainer Award.
• ROA Leading Owner Award.
• The Prestbury Cup.

What is Rachel blackmores horse called?

Thank you for subscribing! Rachael Blackmore will once again partner Minella Times in the Grand National this year. The pair made history 12 months ago when the Tipperary jockey became the first woman to win the famous race at Aintree.

Who is the Favourite Grand National 2022?

If successful, the nine-year-old racehorse will become only the third back-to-back winner of the National after the legendary Red Rum and Tiger Roll, who did the double in 2019. Minella Times is currently listed as 9/1 with bet365 and 10/1 with Betfred.

Where did Rachel Blackmore finish in the National?

Thank you for subscribing! Rachael Blackmore’s Aintree Grand National journey ended at the 10th fence in the 2022 edition.

How much do jockeys get paid at Cheltenham?

Under both codes, jockeys take home 3.5 per cent of placed prize-money, with the only deduction being a 10 per cent cut to their agent. Many riders also have additional sponsors, allowing them to take home more money than just the basics.

How much do jockeys earn per ride UK?

However, as a general rule of thumb Flat jockeys receive around 8.5% of the advertised win prize and 2.61% of the advertised place prize. Jump Jockeys receive around 11.03% of the win prize and 3.44% of the place prize. The riding fee is negotiated annually between the PJA and the ROA.

How much do jockeys get paid?

In less competitive races, the jockey’s earnings can be as low as 0.50% for a third-place finish, 1% for placing second and perhaps 6%-10% for first place.

How much has Rachael Blackmore won at Cheltenham?

six victories
She also became the first woman to be leading jockey at the Cheltenham Festival with six victories, including the Champion Hurdle, in 2021. The following year she became the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

What did Rachael Blackmore win?

Yet Blackmore, who became the first woman to ride a Gold Cup winner, adding to her two Champion Hurdles and the National, used A Plus Tard’s pace to perfection and she jumped to the front over the last and powered clear.

Who has the most winners in Cheltenham 2022?

No trainer had ever won more than eight races at the greatest show on turf but Mullins’ remarkable battalion of quality and quantity tore up the record books in emphatic style.

Did Rachael Blackmore win the Gold Cup today?

It is the closest thing to feeling like a rock star you will ever feel without being able to sing.” Blackmore is also the first rider since Tony McCoy in 1997 to win the Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup at the same meeting.