Rachael Blackmore’s mum admitted she could hardly watch her daughter secure her ‘fairytale’ win at Cheltenham Festival as she rode to victory aboard Honeysuckle in the Champion Hurdle.
The Irish jockey said it was ‘incredible’ to celebrate her win with fans after last year’s festival was held behind closed doors due to Covid-19. Her parents, Charles and Eimir, were in attendance among the atmospheric 68,567 fans as they watched Blackmore win the coveted race and retain her title in style.
Despite a quiet start from the fans, they certainly found their voice as Blackmore and Honeysuckle retained their Champion Hurdle title. When asked how special her daughter’s win was, Eimir Blackmore said: “I absolutely can’t believe it! I’m lost for words. It’s amazing.
