The day Lorna Brooke left Rachael Blackmore and other star names trailing
Mon 19 Apr 2021
Lorna Brooke's proudest day in the saddle came when she enjoyed a high-profile success when winning the inaugural Ladies Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse on Moonlone Lane for Paul Stafford in 2015.
A 25-1 chance, Moonlone Lane had gone winless in a 26-race career up to that point, but Brooke guided him home in front, with Katie Walsh, Lizzie Kelly, Rachael Blackmore and Nina Carberry all trailing in her wake. Moonlone Lane then won next time out at Musselburgh under Brooke.
"When she got the fall people were very concerned, we were too and we were saying prayers, but unfortunately this has happened.