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A native of Killinaule, Co. Tipperary, Rachael Blackmore rode her first winner in 2021, and turned professional aged 25 in 2015. The desire to be an amateur jockey was there, but the dream to succeed as a professional was even stronger. 

Graced with passion, Rachael emerged as a star by breaking records, boundaries and highlighting the power of sport for the younger generation. There is no gender separation in racing. Men and women compete together on equal terms and Rachael Blackmore is some competitor. Since 2015, Rachael has rewritten racing’s history books. 2021 was a memorable year as she became the first female jockey to ride a winner in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Henry De Bromhead’s Honeysuckle going on to win the ‘Ruby Walsh Trophy’ for leading jockey, riding an incredible 6 winning horses at the festival.

Less than a month later, she continued to make history, becoming the first female to win what is widely regarded as horse racing’s biggest and toughest race, the Aintree Grand National. With 40 riders and 30 fences, Rachael captured the attention of the world as she rode Minella Times to victory in front of a global audience.

2021 also saw Rachael claim the BBC World Sport Star, RTE Sportsperson, Irish Times Sportswoman, Irish Independent Sportsperson, Her Sport Sportswoman and Horse Racing Ireland’s Racing Hero Awards.

It gets better…

In March 2022, Rachael Blackmore made history by winning the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup, retaining her Champion Hurdle title, and winning the Turners Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Rachael and A Plus Tard finished 15 lengths clear, showing the determination and perseverance of this exceptional sportswoman.

Cheltenham 2023

Rachael and Honeysuckle have been a match made in heaven, each responsible for boosting the other’s career. Honeysuckle bowed out in style with Rachael leading her to a 4th and final Cheltenham win. The pair won the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle on Day 1 of the Festival.

Rachael had a second win of the week on Envoi Allen in the Ryanair Chase at Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival. 

15 March 2022; Jockey Rachael Blackmore, on Honeysuckle, celebrates winning the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Racing Festival at Prestbury Park in Cheltenham, England. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Reaching new heights together

Building on KPMG’s commitment to women in sport ethos and helping drive change in Irish culture, we were proud to launch a 2-year partnership in February 2021 which saw Rachael come on board as a KPMG brand ambassador.

KPMG is a long-term supporter of women’s sport in Ireland and strives to create equality between men and women’s sport in Ireland, having previously supported the 20x20 campaign. Sponsoring Rachael complements our existing partnership with golf professional Leona Maguire as they both look to build on their achievements to date. 

Investing in young talented people is at the core of our business and I know that Rachael will inspire all of us with her dedication and commitment to her sport.
Seamus Hand
Seamus Hand

Managing Partner

KPMG in Ireland

I’m proud to become a KPMG ambassador and I’ve been very impressed with KPMG’s support for women in sport in Ireland.
Rachael Blackmore
Rachael Blackmore

Jockey

Competing at the top!

Rachael races 250 days of the year. It’s a demanding sport, involving year-round dedication to training and racing up and down the country. We caught up with Rachael to understand what building on success looks like, and how she continues to drive forward in a fast-paced industry whilst performing consistently at the top level.

Explore Rachael's schedule

Date Race No of Races
10-May Gowran Park 7
11-May Clonmel 7
12-May Kilbeggan 7
13-May Navan 7
14-May Killarney 7
15-May Killarney 7
16-May Killarney 7
16-May Sligo 7
17-May Cork 7
18-May Tipperary 7
19-May Downpatrick 7
19-May Leopardstown 7
20-May Wexford 7
21-May Naas 7
DATE TBC French Grand National - Autiel,   
22-May Roscommon 7
23-May Gowran Park 7
25-May Limerick 7
26-May Curragh  7
26-May Limerick 7
27-May Curragh  7
28-May Curragh  7
29-May Ballinrobe  (McHale Race Day) 7
30-May Ballinrobe  (McHale Race Day) 7
30-May Tipperary 7
31-May Wexford 7
 
01-Jun Fairyhouse 7
02-Jun Down Royal 7
02-Jun Tramore 7
03-Jun Listowel 7
03-Jun Tramore 7
04-Jun Kilbeggan 7
04-Jun Listowel 7
05-Jun Gowran Park 7
05-Jun Listowel 7
07-Jun Curragh 7
08-Jun Leopardstown 7
09-Jun Clonmel 7
09-Jun Fairyhouse 7
10-Jun Punchestown 7
11-Jun Navan 7
11-Jun Punchestown 7
12-Jun Roscommon 7
13-Jun Sligo 7
14-Jun Limerick 7
15-Jun Leopardstown 7
16-Jun Cork  7
16-Jun Fairyhouse 7
17-Jun Downpatrick 7
18-Jun Downpatrick 7
18-Jun Gowran Park 7
19-Jun Kilbeggan 7
20-Jun Wexford 7
22-Jun Leopardstown 7
23-Jun Down Royal 7
23-Jun Limerick 7
24-Jun Down Royal 7
24-Jun Limerick 7
26-Jun Ballinrobe 7
28-Jun Naas 7
30-Jun Curragh 7
 
01-Jul Curragh 7
01-Jul Curragh 7
04-Jul Roscommon 7
04-Jul Tipperary 7
05-Jul Tipperary 7
06-Jul Bellewstown 7
06-Jul Tipperary 7
07-Jul Bellewstown 7
07-Jul Wexford 7
08-Jul Bellewstown 7
08-Jul Naas 7
09-Jul Sligo 7
10-Jul Roscommon 7
11-Jul Rachael Blackmore Birthday   
11-Jul Tramore 7
12-Jul Dundalk 7
12-Jul Fairyhouse 7
13-Jul Downpatrick 7
13-Jul Leopadstown 7
14-Jul Cork  7
14-Jul Kilbeggan 7
15-Jul Navan 7
17-Jul Killarney 7
18-Jul Killarney 7
19-Jul Killarney 7
20-Jul Killarney 7
20-Jul Leopadstown 7
21-Jul Kilbeggan 7
21-Jul Killarney 7
22-Jul Curragh 7
23-Jul Curragh 7
24-Jul Ballinrobe 7
24-Jul Ballinrobe 7
26-Jul Naas 7
27-Jul Leopadstown 7
27-Jul Limerick 7
28-Jul Cork  7
28-Jul Down Royal 7
29-Jul Gowran Park 7
31-Jul Galway 7
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01-Aug Galway 7
02-Aug Galway 7
03-Aug Galway 7
04-Aug Galway 7
05-Aug Galway 7
06-Aug Galway 7
07-Aug Cork 7
07-Aug Naas 7
07-Aug Roscommon 7
09-Aug Sligo 7
10-Aug Sligo 7
11-Aug Tipperary 7
11-Aug Wexford 7
12-Aug Curragh 7
12-Aug Kilbeggan 7
13-Aug Downpatrick 7
14-Aug Ballinrobe 7
15-Aug Dundalk 7
16-Aug Gowran Park 7
17-Aug Leopardstown 7
17-Aug Leopardstown 7
18-Aug Tramore 7
18-Aug Cork 7
19-Aug Curragh 7
19-Aug Tramore 7
20-Aug Curragh 7
20-Aug Tramore 7
22-Aug Roscommon 7
23-Aug Sligo 7
24-Aug Killarney 7
24-Aug Leopardstown 7
25-Aug Kilbeggan 7
25-Aug Killarney 7
26-Aug Curragh 7
26-Aug Killarney 7
27-Aug Naas 7
28-Aug Ballinrobe 7
28-Aug Downpatrick 7
29-Aug Bellewstown 7
30-Aug Bellewstown 7
31-Aug Navan 7
 
01-Sep Down Royal 7
01-Sep Wexford 7
01-Sep Navan 7
03-Sep Tipperary 7
04-Sep Roscommon 7
06-Sep Cork 7
06-Sep Gowran Park 7
07-Sep Clonmel 7
08-Sep Down Royal 7
08-Sep Kilbeggan 7
09-Sep Leopardstown - KPMG Champion Juvenile Stakes 7
10-Sep Curragh 7
11-Sep Galway 7
12-Sep Galway 7
12-Sep Laytown 7
13-Sep Punchestown 7
14-Sep Naas 7
15-Sep Ballinrobe 7
15-Sep DownPatrick 7
16-Sep Gowran Park 7
16-Sep Navan 7
17-Sep Listowel 7
18-Sep Fairyhouse 7
18-Sep Listowel 7
19-Sep Listowel 7
20-Sep Listowel 7
21-Sep Listowel 7
22-Sep Dundalk 7
22-Sep Listowel 7
23-Sep Curragh 7
23-Sep Listowel 7
24-Sep Curragh 7
25-Sep Down Royal 7
15-Sep Roscommon 7
26-Sep Cork 7
27-Sep Bellewstown 7
27-Sep Sligo 7
28-Sep Bellewstown 7
28-Sep Clonmel 7
29-Sep Dundalk 7
29-Sep Gowran Park 7
30-Sep Gowran Park 7
30-Sep Killarney 7
     
01-Oct Killarney 7
01-Oct Tipperary 7
02-Oct Fairyhouse 7
03-Oct Galway 7
04-Oct Navan 7
05-Oct Thurles 7
06-Oct Downpatrick 7
06-Oct Dundalk 7
07-Oct Curragh 7
07-Oct Fairyhouse 7
10-Oct Punchestown 7
11-Oct Punchestown 7
12-Oct Curragh 7
12-Oct Tramore 7
13-Oct Dundalk 7
14-Oct Naas 7
15-Oct Cork 7
17-Oct Gowran Park 7
18-Oct Navan 7
19-Oct Thurles 7
20-Oct Dundalk 7
21-Oct Leopardstown 7
21-Oct Limerick 7
22-Oct Leopardstown 7
22-Oct Limerick 7
25-Oct Curragh 7
26-Oct Clonmel 7
27-Oct Dundalk 7
27-Oct Sligo 7
28-Oct Galway 7
29-Oct Galway 7
29-Oct Wexford 7
30-Oct Galway 7
30-Oct Wexford 7
     
01-Nov Dundalk 7
02-Nov Thurles 7
03-Nov Down Royal 7
03-Nov Dundalk 7
04-Nov Down Royal 7
05-Nov Cork  7
05-Nov Curragh 7
07-Nov Fairyhouse 7
08-Nov Dundalk 7
09-Nov Clonmel 7
10-Nov Dundalk 7
11-Nov Gowran Park 7
12-Nov Naas 7
14-Nov Fairyhouse 7
15-Nov Dundalk 7
16-Nov Punchestown 7
17-Nov Dundalk 7
18-Nov Navan 7
19-Nov Navan 7
21-Nov Limerick 7
22-Nov Dundalk 7
23-Nov Thurles 7
24-Nov Dundalk 7
25-Nov Punchestown 7
26-Nov Cork  7
26-Nov Punchestown 7
28-Nov Tramore 7
29-Nov Dundalk 7
30-Nov Thurles 7
     
01-Dec Dundalk 7
02-Dec Fairyhouse 7
03-Dec Fairyhouse 7
06-Dec Dundalk 7
07-Dec Clonmel 7
08-Dec Dundalk 7
09-Dec Navan 7
10-Dec Cork 7
12-Dec Punchestown 7
13-Dec Dundalk 7
14-Dec Naas 7
15-Dec Dundalk 7
16-Dec Fairyhouse 7
17-Dec Navan 7
17-Dec Thurles 7
20-Dec Dundalk 7
22-Dec Dundalk 7
26-Dec Kempton 7
26-Dec Leopardstown 7
26-Dec Limerick 7
27-Dec Leopardstown 7
27-Dec Limerick 7
28-Dec Leopardstown 7
28-Dec Limerick 7
29-Dec Leopardstown 7
29-Dec Limerick 7
31-Dec Punchestown 7
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