Rachael Blackmore was the first female to win the top jockey award at the Cheltenham Festival. Here industry stalwarts, including ITV Racing’s Oli Bell, delve behind her talent. Two years after her first Cheltenham Festival win on A Plus Tard, Rachael Blackmore captured the award for the meeting’s top jockey in 2021.
Who rode Honeysuckle at Cheltenham?
Rachael Blackmore
Coverage: Commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, feature races Radio 5 Live. Racecards, live text, results & reports on the BBC Sport website and app. Rachael Blackmore rode unbeaten mare Honeysuckle to a thrilling second consecutive Champion Hurdle win on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Who trains the racehorse Honeysuckle?
Henry De Bromhead
In the 2021-22 season Honeysuckle extended her unbeaten run with further repeat victories in the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle and Irish Champion Hurdle before winning a second Champion Hurdle.
Honeysuckle (horse)
| Honeysuckle | |
|---|---|
| Trainer | Henry De Bromhead |
| Record | 16: 16-0-0 |
| Earnings | £1,317,181 |
| Major wins |
What race will Honeysuckle run in at Cheltenham 2022?
the Champion Hurdle
That’s it for the first day of the Cheltenham Festival, one that will be recalled for the brilliance of Honeysuckle and Rachael Blackmore in the Champion Hurdle, plus the promise shown by Constitution Hill in winning the Supreme Novices Hurdle.
What horse is Rachel Blackmore riding in the national 2022?
Minella Times
It was confirmed on Tuesday that last year’s winning jockey Rachael Blackmore will once again partner the defending champion Minella Times in the Randox Grand National (5.15 Aintree) on Saturday.
Who is riding Honeysuckle?
Here industry stalwarts, including ITV Racing’s Oli Bell, delve behind her talent. Two years after her first Cheltenham Festival win on A Plus Tard, Rachael Blackmore captured the award for the meeting’s top jockey in 2021. The six-strong haul included a Champion Hurdle triumph aboard Honeysuckle.
Who is the leading jockey at Cheltenham 2022?
Townend leads the Holland Cooper Leading Jockey Award from three jockeys on two winners – Nico de Boinville, Patrick Mullins and Rachael Blackmore.
Who owns Honeysuckle the horse?
She was bred by Dr Guy, who also owns the Chedington Estate in Dorset, which also sponsored Bicton Horse Trials’ four- and five-star international three-day events in 2021.
How much does Honeysuckle make?
She becomes the 25th Champion Hurdle winner to be trained in Ireland. Honeysuckle has now won all 15 of her starts under Rules and earned over £1 million in prize money. Winning jockey Rachael Blackmore said: “It was incredible, to be honest.
Who is the best horse trainer 2022?
Chad C. Brown
Top 100 Trainers by North American Race Earnings.
| # | Trainer | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad C. Brown | 225 |
| 2 | Todd A. Pletcher | 199 |
| 3 | Steven M. Asmussen | 350 |
| 4 | Brad H. Cox | 189 |
Is Honeysuckle running in Cheltenham?
Honeysuckle and Rachael Blackmore retain Champion Hurdle crown | Cheltenham Festival 2022 | The Guardian.
What horses are running in Cheltenham 2022?
Cheltenham Gold Cup runners and riders
- Al Boum Photo Paul Townend.
- A Plus Tard Rachael Blackmore.
- Asterion Forlonge Bryan Cooper.
- Aye Right Callum Bewley.
- Chantry House Nico de Boinville.
- Galvin Davy Russell.
- Minella Indo Robbie Power.
- Protektorat Harry Skelton.
What odds was Honeysuckle at Cheltenham?
Check out the best Cheltenham betting offers.
- 2022 Champion Hurdle odds and potential runners. Honeysuckle – 8/13.
- 2022 Champion Hurdle betting news.
What happened Rachael Blackmore Grand National 2022?
Rachael Blackmore’s mount finished last of the horses that finished the Irish Grand National on Easter Monday. The Tipperary jockey partnered Full Time Score for Henry de Bromhead and finished 15th of the 27 runners, with 12 horses either falling, being brought down or pulling up.
Who is the Favourite Grand National 2022?
If successful, the nine-year-old racehorse will become only the third back-to-back winner of the National after the legendary Red Rum and Tiger Roll, who did the double in 2019. Minella Times is currently listed as 9/1 with bet365 and 10/1 with Betfred.
What is Rachael Blackmore horse called?
Her mount, Alpha des Obeaux, trained by Mouse Morris, went off at 33/1 and fell at the fifteenth fence, the Chair.
How old is Honeysuckle the horse?
HONEYSUCKLE is a bay mare. She is 8 years old (foaled 28 April 2014). The owner of HONEYSUCKLE is Kenneth Alexander and her current trainer is Henry de Bromhead, Ireland. The pedigree for HONEYSUCKLE is: SULAMANI (IRE) – FIRST ROYAL (GER) – LANDO (GER).
Is Honeysuckle the best horse in the world?
But, in Honeysuckle, we might just have the best mare of all time. Dawn Run won a Gold Cup, but she only won one Champion Hurdle. The truth is out now – Honeysuckle is one of the best we have ever seen.
How good is Honeysuckle horse?
She’s right up there with the best and her record alone – to have never been beaten – in itself is unique because, whether it’s Istabraq or any of the good hurdlers you can think of, a lot of them tended to get beaten somewhere or have an off-day, unlike her.
Who are the Favourites at Cheltenham?
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2023 ante-post odds and potential runners
- Galopin Des Champs 7/2.
- A Plus Tard 4/1.
- Ahoy Senor 10/1.
- L’Homme Presse 14/1.
- Monkfish 16/1.
- Stattler 20/1.
- Allaho 20/1.
- Capodanno 25/1.
Who was the top jockey at the Cheltenham Festival this year?
Winners Since 1980: Irish Jockeys Are Now Dominating
| Year | Jockey | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nico de Boinville | 3 |
| 2020 | Paul Townend | 5 |
| 2021 | Rachael Blackmore | 6 |
| 2022 | Paul Townend | 5 |