Upping the Ante : Blackmore’s tenure at the top could be on borrowed time
Jockey Rachel Blackmore has done superbly to lead the standings up to now, but missed a chance to preserve her advantage at the Listowel Festival four days ago
For many racing fans, the Listowel Festival, which concluded yesterday, marks the return of the National Hunt season. Strictly according to the rules, it begins the day after the Punchestown Festival ends in early May. Willie Mullins is already running away with the trainer’s title and Rachael Blackmore is top of the standings in the jockeys’ race – but the latter’s well-publicised spell at the summit is likely to soon come to an ...
