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Daily Mirror
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Jon Lees

Rachael Blackmore awarded honorary MBE for services to sport in Britain

Rachael Blackmore’s history-making achievements have been recognised with the award of an honorary MBE.

The 33-year-old jockey from Ireland has been honoured for services to sport in Britain, among a list of foreign nationals to receive awards from King Charles.

Blackmore made history in 2021 when she became the first jockey to win the Grand National on Minella Times in the race’s 182 year history.

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