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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Flo Clifford

Trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore lands major new Cheltenham Festival role

Rachael Blackmore has moved into an ambassadorial role after her successful career as a jockey - (REUTERS)

Trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore has been given a new ambassadorial role at Cheltenham Festival with the aim of attracting more women to the sport.

Blackmore retired from horseracing in May as one of the most successful jump jockeys in history, becoming the first woman to win the Grand National as well as the first to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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