Rachael Blackmore edges one closer to defending champion Townend in leading jockey race
Ireland’s 2021 Grand National and Cheltenham hero now trails Townend by seven. By Emma Duffy Thursday 22 Apr 2021, 9:39 PM Thu 9:39 PM 5,940 Views 0 Comments
Rachael Blackmore (file pic).
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RACHAEL BLACKMORE HAS edged one closer to Paul Townend in the race to be crowned champion jockey after riding a winner at Kilbeggan today.
Ireland’s 2021 Grand National and Cheltenham hero now trails Townend, the defending champion, by seven, with six more meetings remaining.
Blackmore drew a blank at Limerick earlier this week, but was back to winning ways today aboard Not Available in the second division of the New Sprint Two Day NH Race Meeting Maiden Hurdle.